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- Title
Tunnel restorations versus Class 11 restorations for small proximal lesions: A comparison of tooth strengths.
- Authors
Papa, Joe; Cain, Christopher; Messer, Harold H.; Wilson, Peter R.
- Abstract
An increased emphasis on the preservation of tooth structure has led to alternative cavity designs for early proximal caries. The tunnel restoration (which preserves the marginal ridge) and a conservative Class II composite resin restoration were compared in vitro for effects on tooth strength with nondestructive and destructive tests. The tunnel restoration, which is generally thought to be the more conservative of the two techniques, was actually more damaging, as shown by the stiffness, load at fracture, and proximity to the pulp.
- Subjects
DENTAL fillings; DENTISTRY; DENTAL caries; DENTAL cavity preparation; DENTAL resins; DENTAL pulp; TEETH injuries; BONE fractures; DENTAL technology
- Publication
Quintessence International, 1993, Vol 24, Issue 2, p93
- ISSN
0033-6572
- Publication type
Article