Amalgam Polishing Cross Word

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Dental & Optometry has 12 clues. Answers range from 5 to 12 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

Amalgam contains the highest percentage of this metal
A metal added to amalgam to increase strength
Oxidation affecting the body of the amalgam
The seepage of fluids, debris and microorganisms between a restoration and the wall of a cavity preparation.
Passage of oral fluids/bacteria into and out of a tooth due to the restorative material's difference in coefficient of thermal expansion.
The process of using instruments to make a dental amalgam flush with the tooth
Oxidation that only affects the surface of the amalgam
Change in shape of an amalgam caused by compressive forces.
Term for the reaction that occurs when silver-based alloy is mixed with mercury.
The process of producing a final shape and contour of a restoration
The process of removing fine surface scratches of an amalgam
Excess interproximal amalgam material