Alkasite: a new alternative to amalgam? - clinical case report
Restorative materials have been constantly evolving over the years with the search for physicochemical characteristics that are similar to tooth structures. Ideally, the main characteristics that are expected of a direct restorative material are its ability to withstand masticatory forces, dimensional stability, marginal sealing, biocompatibility, smoothness, aesthetics, the ability to prevent the recurrence of new caries, as well as not presenting postoperative sensitivity.