Advantage of zinc containing amalgam is_______________?
Correct answer: C. Better handling property
- A. Resistance to creep
- B. Dimensional Stability
- C. Better handling property
- D. Toxicity to pulp and dentin
Explanation
Zinc is added mainly to improve the handling and working characteristics of amalgam. Its major disadvantage is moisture-related delayed expansion, so dimensional stability is not the best choice.
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