HA#7

1- What is (GAMMA 2) and what is their impact on the Amalgam restoration and
how can you avoid its effect.
Tinmercury phase (2)
Gamma2 is considered to increase corrosion and reduced the strength.
adding higher level of copper in Amalgam alloy to eliminate
GAMMA 2

2- What are the advantages of adding copper in Amalgam alloy?

Reduces setting time

Increases expansion
Increases strength and hardness
Reduces creep

3- What is the difference between retention and resistance form and then give
one example for each form.
Retention : prevention of dislodgment of the restoration along the path of
insertion (with tensile forces).
Ex: parallel walls.
Resistance : prevention of dislodgment or fracture by oblique or
compressive forces.
Ex: amalgam margins 90 degree

4- List 5 purposes of using matrices in class 2 Amalgam restoration.

1.

Confine the amalgam so that adequate condensation forces

can be applied.

2.

Allow re-establishment of contact with the adjacent tooth.

3.

Restrict extrusion of the amalgam and the formation of an

overhang at a hidden margin, such as the proximal gingival
margin.

4.

Provide for adequate physiologic contour for the proximal

surface of the restoration.

5.

Impart an acceptable surface texture to the proximal surface,

especially in the area of the contact that cannot be carved and
burnished.