What is the most frequently used restorative material ?
Correct answer: B. Amalgam
- A. Silicate
- B. Amalgam
- C. Composite
- D. Gold
Explanation
Amalgam has traditionally been the most frequently used direct restorative material because it is durable, relatively inexpensive, and tolerant of some moisture during placement. This is a conventional textbook answer, although composite use has increased considerably in modern practice.
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