tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post7433198143707540899..comments2024-02-14T22:32:09.982-06:00Comments on The Daily Grind: AGD Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495044833994580808noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-69670924994967115642012-08-05T03:42:41.368-05:002012-08-05T03:42:41.368-05:00i just tell patients the truth. Amalgam will last...i just tell patients the truth. Amalgam will last longer, hands down. There is no 20 year composite period particularly if its a deep dentin bounded box. Dentin bonding is weak at best and it will always be so regardless of your FAGD or MAGD. The more CE a dentist takes, the more he likes composite, but it doesnt change facts. It's like Tide detergent. Since I was a kid Tide has always Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-78801024515099119502012-08-02T18:31:49.941-05:002012-08-02T18:31:49.941-05:00These days, it really seems to me that an amalgam ...These days, it really seems to me that an amalgam "the poor man's filling". Most mid-high tier dental offices that I know of do not even place them anymore. Amalgam is incredibly efficient in terms of placing a quick filling, and yes, a MOD amalgam will likely outlast an MOD composite, but people will only tolerate them if they have absolutely no other choice. <br />ANother thing I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934098248197121161.post-21065747257043190262012-08-02T03:03:37.226-05:002012-08-02T03:03:37.226-05:00Thanks for your comments on composite fillings. It...Thanks for your comments on composite fillings. It seems to me that they are the future-BUT the longevity is the issue. I love the fact they strengthen the teeth, they look good, but how long will they last is my biggest question. Please continuing sharing what you find!!Bdrahtnoreply@blogger.com