Wat zit er in amalgaam?
Meer dan 100 jaar herstelden tandartsen door cariës aangetaste tanden met amalgaam, een mengsel van vloeibaar elementair kwik en zilver-, tin- en koperpoeder. Tegenwoordig is het standaardvulmateriaal kunstharsgebaseerd composiet.
Hoe lang gaat een witte vulling mee?
Witte vullingen gaan duidelijk minder lang mee dan grijze vullingen. De typische levensduur van een composietvulling is drie tot tien jaar. Met name grote vullingen en vullingen in kiezen die belangrijk zijn bij het kauwen gaan kort mee.
Does amalgam last longer than composite?
Amalgam vs composite conclusion of research. Reviewing the research shows that amalgam lasts the same or slightly longer than composite in the 5-12 year period. The increased survival rate of amalgam over composite is at most fairly small. The research says no higher than about 5% over a 10 year time period.
Is amalgam bad for the environment?
Amalgam use is more of an environmental threat than composite. What happens to the mercury after you die is much more of an environmental issue than composite, especially if you are cremated. Source noharm Reviewing the research shows that amalgam lasts the same or slightly longer than composite in the 5-12 year period.
Are composite fillings more expensive than amalgam fillings?
As a newer treatment in the dental industry, composite fillings are not as cost-effective as amalgam fillings. Composite resin fillings have a longer treatment time, which adds to the cost. Since composite is not as durable as metal alloy, results generally last about seven to 10 years.
What is the difference between amalgam and composite restorations in children?
Compomer/composite restorations on posterior tooth surfaces in children may require replacement or repair at higher rates than amalgam restorations, even within five years of placement. Soncini 2007 7 year study Amalgam (94%) performed better in 8-12 year olds than did composite (86%) restorations with 4th generation bonding.