For What Reason Have Insurance Carriers Seen a Reduction in the Use

question 28

Multiple Choice

For what reason have insurance carriers seen a reduction in the use of dental amalgam for posterior restorations by approximately 45% in the past 20 years?

• A) Other direct restorative materials have superior durability,ease of handling,and physical characteristics.
• B) Its wear resistance and compressive strength are inferior to composite resin and glass ionomer cement.
• C) A study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)in 1991-1993 concluded that amalgam is not safe for human use.
• D) Concerns by patients about its safety and its lack of esthetics have prompted many patients to request tooth-colored materials.

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Differential Cost

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Unit Cost

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