Stainless steel is used mostly in dentistry_________________?
Correct answer: B. In orthodontic wires
- A. To strength amalgam
- B. In orthodontic wires
- C. To construct clasps for partial dentures
- D. To replace internal gold restorations
Explanation
Stainless steel is used extensively for orthodontic wires because it combines high strength, springiness, corrosion resistance, and adequate formability. It is not the usual material for strengthening amalgam or replacing internal gold restorations.
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