Using Water When Polishing an Amalgam Restoration Will Ensure

question 8

Multiple Choice

Using water when polishing an amalgam restoration will ensure:

• A) a high glossy finish.
• B) the tooth won't overheat.
• C) integrity of the enamel.
• D) smooth margins.

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