The term trituration means____________?

Correct answer: B. Mixing of amalgam alloy and mercury

  • A. Lysing amalgam alloy
  • B. Mixing of amalgam alloy and mercury
  • 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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