The term trituration means____________?
Correct answer: A. Mixing of amalgam alloy and mercury
- A. Mixing of amalgam alloy and mercury
- B. Lysing amalgam alloy
- C. Removal of excess of mercury
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Trituration is the mechanical mixing of amalgam alloy powder with mercury to produce a uniform amalgam mass. Removal of excess mercury is a separate step, usually called squeezing or condensation-related mercury reduction.
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