Amalgam is

used primarily for posterior restorations or as a core buildup.
economical to use.
durable and will last several years.
all of the above.


all of the above.

Rationale: all of the above-amalgam is strong and durable and for esthetic purposes used on posterior teeth, as a core buildup under crowns, and economical. There has been some controversy regarding the mercury in amalgam and health concerns but this theory has not been proven. Right now, it is just a theory.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Nerve entrapment by psoas major affects which nerve?

a. Femoral b. Iliohypogastric c. Obturator d. All of above

Health Professions

Liquefied natural gas refers to

a. liquid-state fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. b. natural gas as a compressed gas and cryogenic fluid. c. materials available only by pipeline transmission. d. materials available only by transport in nonbulk containers.

Health Professions

Which of the following have been implicated in the origin of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? 1. Oxygen toxicity 2. Malnutrition 3. Mechanical ventilation

a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

Health Professions

All cases of placental abruption present with vaginal bleeding.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions