Which hand instrument is typically used to carve occlusal anatomy into a freshly placed amalgam restoration?
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Correct answer: Ward's carver (cleoid-discoid)
After condensation, a Ward’s carver (cleoid-discoid) is used to shape occlusal grooves and fissures and to remove excess material for proper anatomy and contact.
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