pls answer this question

[elmos]

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a patient has a Disto-occlusal decay and 0.2 mm into the dentin he had previous amalgam filling and now he wants something durable and inexpensive?
is there any metal inlay?

 

[shadibasyuni]

a patient has a Disto-occlusal decay and 0.2 mm into the dentin he had previous amalgam filling and now he wants something durable and inexpensive?
is there any metal inlay?

Whats wrong wit a direct composite? The cavity is small enough and composite is cheaper than a metal inlay. Rubber dam should be used for a good bond. You would then get a restoration which is durable enough and relatively inexpensive. If this was my patient I would go for a direct composite. Hope this helps

 

[rose82]

Depends on the tooth involved and if the patient is a bruxer,I wouldnt give composite.It is a small cavity,yet a Class 2.If it was MY choice,I would still give an amalgam because it is more durable.It is a different matter if it was an anterior tooth.