Resto Flashcards
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<6% copper
Low copper amalgam
> 9%-30% copper
can almost completely eliminate the gamma 2 phase
no need to polish
High copper amalgam
Important Properties of Amalgam
- Dimensional Change
- Creep
- Tarnish & Corrosion
- Trituration
contraction or expansion of a material
Dimensional change
Increase expansiom of amalgam is related to
- Increase mercury
- Short trituration time
- Decrease condensation pressure
- Increase particle size
- Moisture contamination
gradual , time dependent dimensional change due to constant stress
Creep
chemical rxn between amalgam & local environment
Tarnish & Corrosion
formation of oxides
atoms disintegrates resulting to weakening of the metal
Corrosion
thin layer of corrosion at the top of the restoration . loss of luster of the amalgam
Tarnish
Corrosion byproduct of amalgam has what adv.
Tin sulfide
it improves the sealing properties of the amalgam to prevent secondary caries
dull, rough & grainy surface
low strength
Undertriturated
shiny
wet
homogenous
optimal strength
Properly triturated
wet sticky appearance
moderate strength
Overtriturated
Which do your prefer over or under triturated?
Overtriturated
What is the procedure in which the amalgam is rubbed using the first finger & thumb
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