The bonded amalgam restoration: a case report.

The development of resin cements for use in fixed prostheses has suggested the possibility of a new direct restorative technique, the bonded amalgam. This restoration technique reportedly reduces microleakage and increases adhesion to dental structure compared to conventional amalgam restorative techniques. Factors such as tooth conservation, occlusion, patient age, and the time required for the execution of this type of restoration should also be considered. An amalgam restoration was placed with the adhesive technique in a 13-year-old patient with a nonvital mandibular left second molar and limited interocclusal space. After 3 years of observation, the restoration shows excellent function, suggesting its appropriateness for special clinical situations.