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Which of the following best describes a biomaterial?
Which of the following best describes a biomaterial?
- A material that is toxic for patients
- A living material designed to interact with biological systems
- A material that is only used in dental restorations
- A non-living material designed to interact with biological systems (correct)
What is the science of dental material defined as?
What is the science of dental material defined as?
- The study of how dental materials deform under stress
- The study of oral cavity and tooth tissue
- The study of the composition and properties of dental materials (correct)
- The study of how dental materials interact with the environment
What does it mean for a material to be biocompatible?
What does it mean for a material to be biocompatible?
- It is toxic for patients
- It is non-irritating to oral cavity and tooth tissue (correct)
- It is destructive in the biological environment
- It produces adverse effects in living systems
What is the study of biomechanics?
What is the study of biomechanics?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of biocompatible dental materials?
Which of the following is a characteristic of biocompatible dental materials?
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