Effect of class II amalgam restorations on health of the gingiva: a clinical survey.

Author: Trott JR, Sherkat A.

Source: J. CANADA.

Year: 1964

Comment:

This study examines the relation of dental amalgam with gingival disease.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Examination of 82 first-year medical and dental students at the University of Manitoba revealed a correlation between gingival disease and class II amalgam restorations with overhanging margins. In seven individuals there was more gingival disease in those who had good amalgam restorations on one side of the mouth and no amalgam restorations in contralateral teeth.”

Citation:

rott JR, Sherkat A. Effect of class II amalgam restorations on health of the gingiva: a clinical survey. J. CANADA. 1964; 30(12):766-770.