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A Predictive Model for the Clinical Marginal Fracture of Amalgam

David B. Mahler

University of Oregon, Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry, 611 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland, Oregon 97201

Richard L. Marantz

University of Oregon, Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry, 611 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland, Oregon 97201

John H. Engle

University of Oregon, Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry, 611 S.W. Campus Drive, Portland, Oregon 97201

The relationship of clinical marginal fracture to creep and zinc content of amalgam alloys was examined. Using multiple regression analysis, a predictive equation was found which produced an excellent fit to the experimental data (R2 = .944).

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Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 59, No. 8, 1420-1427 (1980)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345800590081101


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