Modern alternatives to amalgam: Cementable restorations and inlays

There are still no replacement materials on the market that are equal to am algam. However, alternatives of differing qualities are available and, for the most part, clinically proven. This article attempts to make a scientifi c and clinical comparison of these alternatives with respect to esthetics, biocompatibility, chemical durability, and treatment cost. The evaluation s uggests that cementable restorations, in particular electroformed inlays an d onlays, are superior to bonded ceramic inlays.