Function and appearance
📌 Amalgam is used mostly to restore premolars and molars and typically relies on mechanical retention, although it may be bonded or non-bonded.
🔄 Process — Condensation compacts amalgam tightly into all areas of the prepared cavity and helps eliminate excess mercury from the mix.
1. What is the primary objective of restorative dentistry?
2. A treatment intended mainly to recreate a tooth with an artistically pleasing appearance is best classified as what?
3. Which description accurately characterizes dental amalgam?
What does restorative dentistry involve?
Removal of decay or disease and restoring tooth function.
What is the goal of esthetic dentistry?
To recreate teeth with an artistically pleasing appearance.
Name a commonly used dental material in restorative dentistry.
Amalgam.
Name another commonly used dental material besides amalgam.
Composite resin.
Which dental material is used for temporary restorations?
Temporary restorative materials.
What metals mainly compose dental amalgam?
Silver, tin, copper, and zinc mainly compose dental amalgam.
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