Dental Amalgam Quiz

What is the primary component used in dental amalgam, besides mercury?

What is the purpose of mercury's liquid state at room temperature in dental amalgam?

What is the chemical reaction that occurs between mercury and the alloy in dental amalgam called?

Why is dental amalgam often not used in areas where appearance is critical?

What does the term 'conventional' amalgam refer to?

What significant change in the understanding of dental amalgam material properties occurred after 1986?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the composition of dental amalgam as specified by the post-1986 ISO standard?

What does the term 'γ (gamma) phase' refer to in the context of dental amalgam?

Which of these methods for condensing amalgam is considered the most convenient?

What is a potential drawback associated with using mechanical condensing tools?

What is the primary reason for using different shapes and sizes of condensers?

Why is it important to triturate the amalgam for an appropriate amount of time?

What is the primary purpose of a diaphragm used with uncapsulated amalgam products?

What is a potential issue with using a large round condenser when packing amalgam into a box on the surface of a tooth?

What is a major concern when using ultrasonic condensers?

How does hand trituration of amalgam compare to mechanical trituration in terms of prevalence?

What is the primary purpose of using a steel matrix band during the dental restoration process?

What is a significant risk associated with using a matrix in dental restorations?

What is crucial when restoring the proximal surfaces of a tooth?

How should the matrix be adapted to prevent the formation of ledges of amalgam?

What happens to enamel when excessive pressure is applied to it during the restoration process?

What type of material is typically used for creating the matrix?

Which cutting instruments mentioned can lead to the creation of unsupported enamel?

What must be removed prior to adapting the matrix to the tooth?

What characteristic of copper-enriched, γ2 free materials reduces the risk of ditching?

Which phase is most likely to form the anode in a corrosive couple according to the proposed mechanism?

What effect does contacting a gold restoration have on the rate of corrosion?

How can the level of corrosion in restorations be minimized?

What is the difference between corrosion and tarnishing?

Which of the following metals, when combined with copper alloys, was noted for having lower creep values?

What does tarnishing involve?

What happens to the mechanical properties of a material affected by tarnishing?

What occurs if condensation of amalgam is started too late?

Which method is recommended to check occlusal contacts while carving a restoration?

What is the consequence of applying too great a condensation pressure on spherical amalgams?

Which amalgam type requires lower condensation pressures for achieving homogeneity?

What should be done with the matrix during the carving process of an amalgam restoration?

What does a mercury-rich layer at the surface of the amalgam indicate?

How does the energy expended by the operator influence the quality of an amalgam restoration?

What effect does using a high condensing force at a rapid frequency have on lathe-cut amalgam alloys?

What is the purpose of inserting a wooden or metal wedge between the teeth during the dental process?

Which step comes immediately after proportioning and dispensing in the manipulation of amalgam?

Why is weighing the mercury and alloy components considered the most accurate method of dispensation?

What issue may arise from the volume dispensers used for alloy components during amalgam preparation?

What is the effect of manipulating the steps of amalgam preparation on the final product?

What is the consequence of having porosity in the set amalgam material?

During which step of amalgam preparation is the material shaped to fit the tooth structure?

What dual benefit does the wedge provide when placed between teeth during dental procedures?