Elimination of Which Compound in the Gamma-2 Phase of Amalgam

question 19

Multiple Choice

Elimination of which compound in the gamma-2 phase of amalgam setting increases clinical longevity in today's high-copper amalgam restorations?

• A) Silver-tin
• B) Copper-tin
• C) Mercury-tin
• D) Silver-copper

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