The higher the Hg alloy ratio in dental amalgam________________?

Correct answer: C. More matrix matrial formed

  • A. Higher the strength
  • B. Lower the creep value
  • C. More matrix matrial formed
  • D. More gamma 1 phase formed

Explanation

A higher mercury-to-alloy ratio leaves more unreacted mercury available to form the matrix, including mercury-rich reaction products. Excess matrix generally lowers strength and increases creep rather than improving the restoration.

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