title: Reliability of preparation method for initial strength measurement of amalgam according to the ADA specification.
abstract: The ADA specification method for preparation of amalgam samples for tensile strength studies has been investigated. It was determined as being of acceptable reliability for comparison against normal clinical use of the material.
mesh_terms: D000571:American Dental Association; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam