2-YEAR CLINICAL-EVALUATION OF AN AMALGAM ADHESIVE

This study compared the clinical effectiveness of an amalgam adhesive as the principal mode of retention for large, complex amalgam restorat ions with traditional pin-retained amalgams. Restorations were evaluat ed for retention and reinforcement, postoperative sensitivity, margina l adaptation and recurrent decay. At the end of two years, all restora tions were completely retained and rated Alfa for each of the paramete rs evaluated. An amalgam adhesive proved clinically effective as a sui table alternative to pin retention.