c.<90 d. 180
Ans. B
The angle at the junction of the walls of the cavity preparation and the external surface of the tooth.
It is of two types
[Ref Sturdevant 4th ed. Pg 300]
Butt joint
Lap / Slip joint
90o cavosurface angle
Advocated in amalgam restorations because amalgam is a brittle material and has low edge strength
Butt joint produces maximal strength for both tooth and amalgam.
It is also advocated in silicate and porcelain restorations
> 90 degree cavosurface angle.
Advocated in cast and composite restorations
30 – 40o marginal metal and 140 – 150o cavosurface angle.
Beveling enables superior adaptation and burnishability of marginal metal
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