Amalgam Restoration Assist · CDA

Why is it recommended to layer amalgam in increments rather than fill the cavity in one bulk mass?

  1. To reduce the overall mercury content of the finished restoration
  2. To improve adaptation, reduce voids, and allow condensation
  3. To speed up the filling process and shorten the appointment time
  4. To make the restoration easier to polish at a later stage
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Correct answer: To improve adaptation, reduce voids, and allow condensation

Incremental placement allows each layer to be condensed thoroughly, improving marginal adaptation, reducing voids or porosity, and ensuring structural integrity.

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