What is the working time of amalgam?
Correct answer: B. Three to four minutes
- A. One to two minutes
- B. Three to four minutes
- C. Five to six minutes
- D. Seven to eight minutes
Explanation
Amalgam normally has a working time of about 3 to 4 minutes, during which trituration, insertion, condensation, and carving should be completed. Delayed manipulation can disturb the developing matrix and weaken the restoration.
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