Why Is It Not as Necessary to Polish Today's Generation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why is it not as necessary to polish today's generation of amalgam restorations as it was to polish earlier amalgams?

• A) They are high in copper,which is shiny.
• B) They are low in copper and don't tarnish.
• C) They are well burnished to finish them.
• D) They set faster,so it is not necessary.

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Definitions:

Homogeneous Oligopoly

A market condition where a few companies offer products or services that are essentially the same, leading to competition primarily based on price.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for product differentiation and some control over pricing.

Identical Product

A good or service that is exactly the same in quality, function, and design across different sellers, making them perfect substitutes.

Oligopoly

An economic scenario where a handful of companies dominate the market, resulting in minimal competitive activity.