In this short article, we briefly describe a simple type of amalgam failure, simple in understanding it yet serious issues as an amalgam failure which will always require revaluation and replacement as the only treatment.
Dislodgment of Restorations
Causes
- Inadequacy of the retention mechanism.
- Fracture of the restoration.
- Fracture of the tooth.
- Recurrent caries.
Clinical picture
- Totally dislodged restoration.
- It may show rocking.
Treatment
- Evaluation of the retention.
- Followed by replacing the restoration.
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