ArticleMedical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre2014
Histological evaluation to study the effects of dental amalgam and composite restoration on human dental pulp: an in vivo study.
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- Mechanically Induced Pulpitis: A Rat Model That Preserves Animal Well-Being.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Influence of TEGDMA monomer on MMP-2, MMP-8, and MMP-9 production and collagenase activity in pulp cells.Clinical oral investigations · 2021Article
- Modifying Adhesive Materials to Improve the Longevity of Resinous Restorations.International journal of molecular sciences · 2019Review
- Effect of various light curing times on the elution of composite components.Clinical oral investigations · 2016Article
- Balancing the risks and benefits associated with cosmetic dentistry - a joint statement by UK specialist dental societies.British dental journal · 2015Article
- Evaluation of pulpal response at varying remaining dentin thickness in teeth restored with resin bulk fill composite, conventional glass ionomer cement and silver amalgam: Histomorphometric analysis.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo study and compare the effects of dental amalgam and composite restorations on human dental pulp. MATERIALS AND
methodsOne hundred sound premolars scheduled for orthodontic extraction were divided equally into two groups: group A, teeth restored with silver amalgam, and group B, teeth restored with composite resin. Each group was equally subdivided into two subgroups [extracted after 24 h (A-1 and B-1) or 7 days (A-2 and B-2)], and the histological changes in the pulp related to the two different materials at the two different intervals were studied.
resultsIt was found that after 24 h, the inflammatory response of the pulp in teeth restored with amalgam and composite was similar (p = 1.00). However, after 7 days, the severity of the inflammatory response of the pulp in teeth restored with amalgam was less compared to that in teeth restored with composite (p = 0.045).
conclusionThis study confirmed that amalgam continues to be the mechanically as well as biologically more competent restorative material. Composite could be a promising restorative material to satisfy esthetic needs for a considerable period of time. However, its biological acceptance is still in doubt.
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