Restorative techniques for occlusal cavities Flashcards
1
Q
why do you use heavy and rapid condensing pressures and overpack the cavity when using amalgam?
A
to bring mercury to the surface
remove mercury
anatomical carving
2
Q
why do you need to avoid over-burnishing when using malgam?
A
Bring Hg to surface resulting in impaired properties
3
Q
who can’t you give amalgam restorations to?
A
pregnant or breastfeeding patients
