The dental amalgam is most resistant to________________?
Correct answer: A. Compressive stress
- A. Compressive stress
- B. Impact stress
- C. Shear stress
- D. Tensile stress
Explanation
Amalgam withstands compressive forces well because its metallic mass resists crushing. It is relatively weak in tension, shear and impact, so these stresses are more likely to cause fracture or marginal failure.
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