Why Is the Cavity Preparation Slightly Overfilled During the Placement

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is the cavity preparation slightly overfilled during the placement and condensation of amalgam?

• A) Increases the overall height of the patient's bite forced to the surface during the condensation process
• B) Makes sure no material goes to waste in the amalgam well
• C) Forms the initial surface anatomy when the patient occludes against the opposing dentition
• D) Allows enough material to carve to contours and remove excess mercury

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