Why Is It Important to Finish and Polish a Composite

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to finish and polish a composite restoration after it is placed?

• A) Reduces staining
• B) Prevents percolation
• C) Eliminates microleakage
• D) Maintains good oral hygiene

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Definitions:

Golden Rule

A moral principle that advises treating others as one would want to be treated oneself.

Ethical Egoism

A moral philosophy that posits individuals should act in their own self-interest because it is the moral thing to do.

Principle of Utility

A foundational concept in utilitarianism that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Kant

Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher whose work in metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics played a central role in modern philosophy, emphasizing the limits of human knowledge and the importance of moral principles.