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SILICATE IN THE MAKING OP A FILLING 157
to hasten the chemical action and better results -will be secured.
With most of the silicate fillings, the body temperature is suf-
ficient with others the best result can only be obtained by keeping
;
Fig. 95.—Taking the first portion of the powder which should be about half of the entire
amount needed.
Fig. 96.—Incorporating the first portion of the powder.
the filling for a short time bathed in melted parafiine. The mix-
ing slab should be at as low a temperature as possible and should not
produce discomfiture to the patient. A temperature of 60 degrees
