This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Dental
[{'content': 'Compared to GIC, compomers are inferior with respect to which characteristic: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Handling characteristics, B. Strength, C. Sustained fluoride release, D. Wear resistance', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Compomers are composites to which glass ionomer components have been added.\xa0\nPrimarily light cured they have superb handling characteristics.\xa0\nOverall compomers physical properties are superior to GIC and RMGIC but inferior to composites.\nThey are capable of releasing fluoride but the release is not sustained at a constant rate and anti cariogenicity is questionable.\n\nReference-Phillips’ Science of Dental Materials / Kenneth J. Anusavice - 11th Ed Pg:328', 'role': 'assistant'}]