Bond Strength Is Exceeded and Gaps Occur at the Cavosurface

question 2

Multiple Choice

Bond strength is exceeded and gaps occur at the cavosurface margin as a result of:

• A) inadequate cure.
• B) saliva contamination.
• C) inadequate etch.
• D) polymerization shrinkage.

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Definitions:

Glycolytic

Relating to or involving the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, producing energy and pyruvic acid.

ATP

Short for Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

Vascular System

The complex network of blood vessels that circulate blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and wastes between the blood and tissues.