Porosity in amalgam increases because of all except-
Correct Answer: Regularly shaped particles
Description: Porosity can be expected and increased by undertrituration, undercondensation, irregularly shaped particles of alloy powder, miscalculated diameter varieties of powder particles to occupy available spaces, insertion of too large increments into the cavity preparation, delayed insertion after trituration or a generally non-wetting, non-plastic mass of amalgam.
Reference: Marzouk Operative dentistry, pg-109
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