Replacement Rates may Vary for Amalgam Versus Nonmetal Restorations

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Prevalence and incidence of caries lesions in relation to placement and replacement of fillings: a longitudinal observational radiographic study of an adult Danish population. Kirkevang LL, Vaeth M, et al. Caries Res 2009;43:286-93. Reviewer Eleni D. Roumanas, DDS Purpose/Question Is there a difference in caries incidence and in the frequency of replacement of amalgam verses nonmetal restorations? Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/Design Cohort study Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Not applicable