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Most common tooth to be restored with amalgam restoration in maxillary and mandibular arch

Anjaneyulu*, Santhanam P

Background: To evaluate most common tooth to be restored with amalgam restoration. Materials and method: This is a retrospective descriptive study in Chennai population. Our study is an institution based retrospective descriptive study was carried out in between the month of November 2020- February 2021. Data of patients who came with chief complaints of decayed tooth (dental caries) and who had undergone amalgam restoration were included in the study sample. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. Based on statistical analysis results were tabulated. Result: Most of the patient who had amalgam restoration was males (1131) compared to females (969). 278 patients underwent amalgam restoration in 47 (Mandibular right permanent second molar). Around 581 males and 463 female patients had class I amalgam restoration, 279 males and 265 female patients had class II distal amalgam restoration and 271 males and 241 female patients had class II mesial amalgam restoration. Where 153 Male patients and 125 female patients underwent amalgam restoration in 47 (Mandibular right permanent second molar). Conclusion: Most common tooth to be restored with amalgam restoration is 47 (Mandibular right permanent second molar) Amalgam restorations have served the profession well and will continue to do so in the years to come. The use of amalgam can be continued as a material of choice if esthetics is not a concern.