An amalgam coronal-radicular core buildup for endodontically treated molar teeth requires

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For a patient who exhibits bruxism, a cast gold inlay is superior to an amalgam because the inlay has

better ability to withstand masticatory forces.
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The presence of tin in an amalgam alloy modifies the reaction and physical properties of the amalgam in that it

speeds the amalgamation rate
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A lower molar requiring a crown has an amalgam restoration extending 1.0 mm sub-gingivally. The crown margin should be placed

1mm apical to the amalgam margin
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In placing an amalgam, interproximal wedging will be most effective in controlling the

gingival contour.
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Varying the mercury content of an amalgam results in which of the following?

The lower the mercury content the greater the strength
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The polishing of an amalgam restoration

should not be performed before 24 hours after insertion
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The facial and lingual walls of the occlusal portion of a Class II cavity preparation for an amalgam in deciduous teeth should

converge toward the occlusal surface.
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An ideal Class II cavity preparation for an amalgam restoration in a primary molar should have a

rounded axiopulpal line angle.
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An open proximal contact on an amalgam restoration can be prevented by

appropriate wedge selection
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One week after an amalgam restoration is placed in the mandibular first premolar, the patient returns complaining of a sharp pain of short duration when eating or drinking something cold. Teeth respond normally to electric pulp testing and heat and the radiographs are normal. The most likely diagnosis is

reversible pulpitis
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An amalgam coronal-radicular core buildup for endodontically treated molar teeth requires

an adequate pulp chamber and ferrule.
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A lower molar requiring a crown has an amalgam restoration extending 1.0 mm sub-gingivally. The crown margin should be placed

1mm apical to the amalgam margin
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An open proximal contact on an amalgam restoration could have been caused by
1. inadequate wedging.
2. overtightening the matrix band.
3. inadequate condensing forces.
4. simultaneous placement of adjacent proximal restorations.

(1) (2) (3)
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Longer trituration of alloy and mercury will result in an amalgam restoration which will have

increased flow
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To ensure maximum marginal strength for an amalgam restoration the cavosurface angle should

approach 90 degrees.
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