Dental materials

The safe interaction of dental materials with the rest of the body is defined as the material's

The study of dental materials consists of:
the chemical reaction of the material
the physical reaction of the material
the manipulation of the material

the internal reaction to an externally applied force is called

Which of the following restorative materials is most likely to fracture under compressive stress?
amalgam
composite resin
porcelain

Which of the following restorative materials is the least soluble?
amalgam
composite resin
porcelain

Corrosion is of great concern for which of the following restorative materials?
gold
composite resin
amalgam

surface discoloration of a metal restoration is called?

restorative materials with values of thermal conductivity similar to enamel

an example of galvanism is what?

microleakage may be responsible for
recurrent decay
marginal staining
postoperative sensitivity

an excessive film thickness may cause what?

the leakage of fluids and debris extending along the tooth-restoration interface is called what?

materials used for the restoration of enamel need high

color shades can vary depending on the incident light or source of light. This effect is called what