Polishing of Amalgam Restorations Should Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

Polishing of amalgam restorations should be:

• A) dry with a light touch
• B) dry with heavy pressure
• C) wet with a light touch
• D) wet with heavy pressure

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Definitions:

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (-COOH), present in organic acids.

Coenzyme Q

A fat-soluble substance found in the mitochondria, essential for the production of energy in cells, and functions as an antioxidant.

Transfer Electrons

The movement of electrons from one atom or molecule to another, a fundamental process in chemical reactions and electricity conductance.

Dehydrogenation

A form of oxidation in which hydrogen atoms are removed from a molecule.