Journal of Dental Research, Vol 56, 613-615, Copyright © 1977 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
Effect of packing pressure on the abrasion resistance of dental amalgams
A. Harrison
Three dental amalgams were investigated to determine if their abrasion
resistance was significantly affected by different packing pressures.
Abrasive wear tests were performed on a machine designed to test materials
under conditions similar to masticatory function. The results show that the
abrasion resistance of the amalgams is unaffected by the packing pressure.