Setting time of Amalgam is best controlled by _______________?

Correct answer: D. Trituration time

  • A. Using spherical particles
  • B. Lathe cut alloy
  • C. Altering Hg-Alloy ratio
  • D. Trituration time

Explanation

Trituration is the main clinical method for controlling amalgam’s setting time because it changes the extent and rate of mercury-alloy reaction. Longer or more energetic trituration generally accelerates setting, while inadequate trituration delays or weakens the mix.

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