Corpus ID: 24834830

Gallium restorative materials.

@article{Mccomb1998GalliumRM,
  title={Gallium restorative materials.},
  author={D. Mccomb},
  journal={Journal},
  year={1998},
  volume={64 9},
  pages={
          645-7
        }
}

D. Mccomb

Published 1998

Materials Science, Medicine

Journal

Gallium restorative alloys have been developed as an alternative to amalgam. When placed, with meticulous attention to moisture control, small restorations perform reasonably well in short-term clinical trials. However, tarnish and corrosion are pronounced. Results with large restorations are not impressive. Sealing of restorations, before and after placement, with a hydrophobic resin sealant is mandatory to prevent excessive expansion, post-operative sensitivity and tooth fracture. While the… CONTINUE READING

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