Creep and beta1 formation in dental amalgam.
Measurements of creep, beta1 phase content and gamma1 lattice parameter were performed on four conventional amalgams stored at 37 degrees C up to 2 years. The creep values  and lattice parameters decreased and the beta1 content increased during this period; the most prominent alterations took place within the first 6 months.
D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000592:standards*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors
D003723:Dental Amalgam