Fracture resistance of complex amalgam restorations with peripheral shelves used as resistance features.

S. E. Reagan, S. E. Gray, T. J. Hilton

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Abstract

This in vitro study compared various peripheral shelves (steps) as resistance features for complex amalgam restorations. Three different sizes of peripheral shelves were evaluated: 1 mm x 1 mm, 2 mm x 2 mm, and 1 mm cervically x 2 mm pulpally. The resistance of these features was compared to a control group that utilized two amalgam pins. The 1 mm x 1 mm shelf provided significantly less resistance than the other groups.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)225-228
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican journal of dentistry
Volume6
Issue number5
StatePublished - Oct 1993
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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