What is a likely consequence if a freshly placed amalgam restoration is subjected to heavy occlusal load before it has fully set?
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Correct answer: Marginal fracture, internal voids or distortion leading to restoration failure
Applying heavy occlusal load before proper setting can distort the amalgam, produce internal voids or fracture margins, compromising the restoration’s integrity and longevity.
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- Which instrument is used to transport freshly mixed amalgam into a prepared cavity?
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- Which hand instrument is typically used to carve occlusal anatomy into a freshly placed amalgam restoration?
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