National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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Undertriturating amalgam decreases?

Strength
Oxidation resistance
Elasticity
Setting time

The correct answer is: Strength

Undertriturating amalgam decreases strength because the process of undertrituration prevents the amalgam particles from being adequately mixed and bound together, resulting in a weaker, less durable material. Option B, oxidation resistance, is not affected by the trituration process and is more related to the composition and placement of the amalgam. Elasticity (Option C) and setting time (Option D) are also not directly affected by undertrituration and are more dependent on factors such as the amalgam's composition and environment.