The retention of amalgam and composite resin by a smooth, reverse-tapered pin.

W. W. Brackett, J. H. Bailey

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Abstract

In this study, the retention of composite resin and amalgam by a smooth, reverse-tapered pin was compared to that of threaded pins. The smooth pin was significantly lower in retention than the threaded pins for each material, and caused a greater frequency of failure of the restorative material than the threaded pins. The newer smooth pin is probably not an improvement over the conventional threaded design.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)152-155
Number of pages4
JournalOperative dentistry
Volume17
Issue number4
StatePublished - Jul 1992

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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