The Cavity Preparation Is Slightly Overfilled During the Placement and Condensation

The cavity preparation is slightly overfilled during the placement and condensation of amalgam to:

A) allow enough material to carve to contours and remove excess mercury that has been forced to the surface during the condensation process
B) form the initial surface anatomy when the patient occludes against the opposing dentition
C) increase the overall height of the patient's bite
D) make sure no material goes to waste in the amalgam well