A 40 year old female patient presents to the clinic for teeth cleaning. Intra-oral examination reveals poor oral hygiene with generalized supragingival plaque covering atleast two-thirds of the crown surfaces. Silver amalgam restorations seen with 16, 17, 26 and 27. What type of corrosion may be seen with the restored teeth of this patient?
A 40 year old female patient presents to the clinic for teeth cleaning. Intra-oral examination reveals poor oral hygiene with generalized supragingival plaque covering atleast two-thirds of the crown surfaces. Silver amalgam restorations seen with 16, 17, 26 and 27. What type of corrosion may be seen with the restored teeth of this patient?
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A 40 year old female patient presents to the clinic for teeth cleaning. Intra-oral examination reveals poor oral hygiene with generalized supragingival plaque covering atleast two-thirds of the crown surfaces. Silver amalgam restorations seen with 16, 17, 26 and 27. What type of corrosion may be seen with the restored teeth of this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Concentration cell corrosion
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