MDS PREP
Amount of force needed to condense direct filling gold depends on
1. Angle of compaction
2. Surface area of the condenser
3. Amount of the remaining dentin
4. Type of direct filling gold
Conservative Dentistry Answer: 2
Amount of force needed to condense direct filling gold depends on the surface
area of the condenser. The larger the surface area, the less pressure is
required to achieve proper condensation. The force applied affects the
compaction of the gold, but it is the size and shape of the condenser point that
dictate the actual pressure exerted on the material.