Sentence examples for amalgam compared to from inspiring English sources

After adjusting for many confounders, the multiple logistic regression model revealed that the levels of UHg-C and HHg were 2.047 and 5.396 times higher, respectively, in children with dental amalgam compared to those without (P < 0.01).

Because of intermediate mechanical properties, e.g. elastic modulus, of amalgam as compared to resin composite and gold alloy, mechanical properties cannot easily explain the high prevalence of tooth fracture.

Single-surface ART restorations placed in the permanent dentition have been compared to comparable amalgam ones, but not to composite resin restorations.

The authors believe that crowns and bridges are a concern yet are less critical than amalgam restoration due to the following reasons: (1) The frequency of getting crowns and bridges is lower compared to amalgam usage.

Wechsler Memory Scale Revised was obtained for all subjects and compared to amalgam points in a dose-response design.

According the study of Christian Splieth, the variety of microbes under composite fillings was much greater compared to amalgam [ 26].

It demonstrated a superior seal compared to amalgam [ 23], a favourable healing potential in dogs [ 22], and a better healing response compared to gutta-percha [ 24].

For example, an initial exam had higher ratings for the components of knowledge, judgement and perception but lower ratings for components such as dexterity and physical effort compared to an amalgam restoration.

The patients with dental amalgam fillings (DA) who had been exposed mainly to THg, Cd, and Zn contained in amalgams showed no statistically significant differences in element levels in bone tissue compared to the patients without amalgam fillings (NDA), despite higher THg concentrations in the patients with DA (over 1.5 times higher) than the NDA patients (0.0061 versus 0.0039 mg/kg dm).

Odds ratios represent the increased or decreased likelihood of a symptom change occurring in the treatment group when compared to the positive amalgam group.

Given the controversy over the potential adverse effects of prolonged exposure to low doses of mercury vapor from amalgam fillings, our study looks at whether the removal of amalgam fillings is associated with health changes compared to a control group of persons who did not have their fillings removed.