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Metal analysis of the 19 restorations. Numbers and percentages of the restorations containing a specific metal
| Metal | PFM crown (N = 14) | Amalgam restoration (N = 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6 (43%) | 0 (0%) |
| Platinum | 4 (29%) | 0 (0%) |
| Zinc | 5 (36%) | 0 (0%) |
| Copper | 8 (57%) | 5 (100%) |
| Silver | 6 (43%) | 5 (100%) |
| Palladium | 4 (29%) | 0 (0%) |
| Chrome | 4 (29%) | 0 (0%) |
| Tin | 1 (7%) | 4 (80%) |
| Mercury | 0 (0%) | 5 (100%) |
PFM, porcelain‐fused‐to‐metal.
