Occasional sensitivity in a shallow class I amalgam restoration after two days would be managed  by:
A. Replace old filing immediately
B. Oxide Zinc and eugenol
C. Using thicker mix of cements
D. Tell patient the discomfort will disappear after 4 t o6 weeks
E. Ledermix

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Tell patient the discomfort will disappear after 4 t o6 weeks

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