Why Is the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Significant in Dental

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is the coefficient of thermal expansion significant in dental materials?

• A) It measures the change in volume and length of a restoration.
• B) It measures the amount of percolation of the restoration interface.
• C) It measures the change in oral temperature related to foods ingested.
• D) It measures the amount of stress and strain placed on the restoration.

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