Choosing the Most Appropriate Restorative Material

By Jessica Fagan, RDH, BS, MA


Dental amalgam has historically been the gold standard of restorative care. Recently, however, the use of composites as a restorative option has grown in popularity.1 In one survey 50% of dentist respondents reported a decrease in amalgam use over the previous 5 years.2 Composite may seem like the obvious replacement for dental amalgam, but some research shows that it is not as durable or long-lasting as amalgam.1,3–7

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