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Dental Materials

The process of changing the rubber base product or liquid polymer, to a rubber like material is generally known as_____________?

The process of changing the rubber base product or liquid polymer, to a rubber like material is generally known as_____________?

A. Boiling
B. Condensation
C. Vulconization
D. Chain lengthening

The process of changing the rubber base product or liquid polymer, to a rubber like material is generally known as_____________? Read More »

Dental Materials, Impression Materials, Medical Mcqs

Which of the following is not true about elastomeric impression ?

Which of the following is not true about elastomeric impression ?

A. Single mix material have higher viscosity
B. Shear thinning is related to viscosity of non phase impression material
C. Improper mixing of material can cause permanent deformation of impression
D. Putty – wash technique of impression reduces dimensional change of setting

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Dental Materials, Impression Materials, Medical Mcqs

Impression compound is characterized by all of the following except_______________?

Impression compound is characterized by all of the following except_______________?

A. Warps at room temperature
B. Is a thermoset material
C. Shows increased flow when kneaded with water
D. Low coefficient of thermal conductivity

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Rapid removal of rubber impression with a single firm motion results in____________________?

Rapid removal of rubber impression with a single firm motion results in____________________?

A. Reduced dimensional instability
B. Improved adhesion of the impression to the tray
C. Minimal permanent deformation
D. Reduced contamination by saliva

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Alginate impression material is similar to Agar-agar impression material in the following respect________________?

Alginate impression material is similar to Agar-agar impression material in the following respect________________?

A. Gelation increase in both on increase in temperature
B. Mixing time is increased to reduce the setting time
C. Deformation during removal of impression occurs due to distortion of gel fibers
D. Both can be re-used for fresh impressions

Alginate impression material is similar to Agar-agar impression material in the following respect________________? Read More »

Dental Materials, Impression Materials, Medical Mcqs