Why is condensation of amalgam essential after placement into the cavity preparation?
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Correct answer: To adapt and compress it, eliminating voids and excess mercury
Condensation packs and compresses the amalgam into all surfaces of the preparation, expelling mercury-rich matrix and reducing voids, which improves restoration strength and marginal adaptation.
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