Dental Education Info

The Dental Board of California has adopted the policy of presenting a Dental Materials Fact Sheet:

The most frequently used materials in restorative dentistry are amalgam, composite resin, glass ionomer cement, resin-ionomer cement, gold alloys (noble), nickel or cobalt-chrome (base-metal) alloys, porcelain (ceramic) and porcelain (fused-to-metal). Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, benefits and risks. These and other relevant factors are compared in the attached matrix titled:
Comparisons of Restorative Dental Materials.

The reader should be aware that the outcome of dental treatment or durability of a restoration is not solely a function of the material from which the restoration was made. The durability of any restoration is influenced by the dentist's technique when placing the restoration, the ancillary materials used in the procedure, and the patient's cooperation during the procedure. Following restoration of the teeth, the longevity of the restoration will be strongly influenced by the patient's compliance with dental hygiene and home care, their diet and chewing habits.