Amalgam is a commonly used dental material for the restoration of cavities, in posterior teeth particularly. What is the main constituent of the alloy powder?
Silver
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An air turbine handpiece is used for many procedures in dentistry. It uses friction grip diamond or tungsten carbide burs to quickly remove tooth tissue during preparation procedures. What speed does the air turbine operate at?
500 000 rpm
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Missing teeth can be replaced by dentures, bridges or implants. What is the term for the branch of dentistry concerned with the replacement of missing teeth?
Prosthodontics
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The Maryland bridge is a type of fixed restoration used to replace missing anterior teeth in particular. What is the advantage of this type of bridge over more conventional bridges?
Conserve tooth tissue
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An air turbine handpiece is used for many procedures in dentistry. It uses friction grip diamond or tungsten carbide burs to quickly remove tooth tissue during preparation procedures. What speed does the air turbine operate at?
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500 000 rpm
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Missing teeth can be replaced by dentures, bridges or implants. What is the term for the branch of dentistry concerned with the replacement of missing teeth?
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Front
The Maryland bridge is a type of fixed restoration used to replace missing anterior teeth in particular. What is the advantage of this type of bridge over more conventional bridges?
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