If the amalgam restoration is undercarved or overcontoured,… If the amalgam restoration is undercarved or overcontoured, using a rotary instrument is highly recommended because it removes the mercury from the surface. (pg. 108) Read Details
Of the following, what is the instrument of choice for recon… Of the following, what is the instrument of choice for recontouring and finishing a Class V amalgam restoration? Read Details
One of the benefits of a slot prep is that it only needs to… One of the benefits of a slot prep is that it only needs to be cured from one side. Read Details
Dentin is normally yellowish white and darker than enamel. T… Dentin is normally yellowish white and darker than enamel. The composition of dentin is approximately: Read Details
It is important to make sure the cord is dry when removing f… It is important to make sure the cord is dry when removing from the sulcus for ease of removal (pg 207). Read Details
What percentage of phosphoric acid is needed to create adequ… What percentage of phosphoric acid is needed to create adequate pores? (page 188) Read Details
Precautions that need to be taken when considering polishing… Precautions that need to be taken when considering polishing are (pg 195) Read Details
If chemical agents are added to the cord, the astringent pro… If chemical agents are added to the cord, the astringent promotes __________ of the gingival tissue, and the hemostatic agent promotes _______________. (pg 205) Read Details
Polishing with fluoridated prophy paste can occur before sea… Polishing with fluoridated prophy paste can occur before sealant procedures (pg 196). Read Details
If the depth of a tooth preparation for amalgam is ideal and… If the depth of a tooth preparation for amalgam is ideal and extends just into dentin (just beyond the dentinoenamel junction), what should be placed just prior to the amalgam? Read Details