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J Dent Res 51(6): 1546-1551, 1972
© 1972 International and American Associations for Dental Research
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Galvanic Degradation of Amalgam Restorations

RICHARD S. MATEER 1 and CLAIR D. REITZ 1

1 University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506, USA

Amalgam restorations in contact with saliva and tissue fluid act as concentration cells. The galvanic current is associated with selective attack of the y2 phase and loss of mechanical properties. Tin is deposited in the underlying dentin. Cavity liners do not stop the degradation.

Submitted on July 13, 1971






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