Clinical study of an experimental gallium containing alloy

Dent Mater J. 1989 Dec;8(2):135-40. doi: 10.4012/dmj.8.135.

Abstract

The possibility for the clinical application of an experimental restorative material, which is composed of an Ag-Sn-Cu-Pd spherical alloy and a Ga-In-Sn-Ag alloy, was examined by observing periodic changes during class I restoration. In all of the restorations tested, the surface texture and the marginal integrity had deteriorated after a period of one year. Therefore, it was concluded that this metallic plastic filling material couldn't overcome physical and chemical stresses in the mouth, as a result, some improvement is required before this material can be substituted for the high copper amalgam.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Dental Alloys*
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent*
  • Gallium*
  • Humans
  • Materials Testing

Substances

  • Dental Alloys
  • Gallium