How to Get Your Composite Restorations to Last Longer
Research suggests that the average lifetime of a composite restoration is around 7 to 10 years. We look at why composite restorations replaced other longer-lasting restorative materials, what research suggests about composite’s longevity, the 7 common problems that compromise restorative longevity, and what you can to ensure that your restorations last longer.
Composite resin restorations are popular with clinicians and patients alike for their esthetic properties. Clinicians also like the clinical advantages that composite presents, like bonding to enamel, which allows for less tooth structure removal required for the preps. Also, there is evidence that composite restored molars are more robust than amalgam restored ones. And, of course, let's not forget that amalgam has a mercury component that dentists worry about putting in the patient's mouth...
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Composite resin restorations are popular with clinicians and patients alike for their esthetic properties. Clinicians also like the clinical advantages that composite presents, like bonding to enamel, which allows for less tooth structure removal required for the preps. Also, there is evidence that composite restored molars are more robust than amalgam restored ones. And, of course, let's not forget that amalgam has a mercury component that dentists worry about putting in the patient's mouth...
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