Which of the following are characteristic feature of high copper amalgam alloy ?

Correct answer: C. Less marginal #

  • A. Low compressive strength
  • B. High marginal breakdown
  • C. Less marginal #
  • D. High creep

Explanation

High-copper amalgams eliminate or greatly reduce the weak gamma-2 phase, producing lower creep and much less marginal breakdown. Low compressive strength and high creep are characteristic of low-copper amalgam instead.

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