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What is a disadvantage of CAD/CAM technology?
What is a disadvantage of CAD/CAM technology?
- Automatic determination of path of insertion
- Virtual pattern making
- Rapid elimination of undercuts
- High current costs (correct)
Which feature of CAD/CAM technology reduces the complexity and technical sensitivity?
Which feature of CAD/CAM technology reduces the complexity and technical sensitivity?
- Automatic determination of path of insertion
- Ability to recall and change design
- Reduction of steps in chair-side and lab work (correct)
- Rapid elimination of undercuts
What is an advantage of the digital over traditional technique mentioned in the text?
What is an advantage of the digital over traditional technique mentioned in the text?
- Improved health and safety features (correct)
- Less porosity in denture base
- Automatic determination of path of insertion
- Ability to recall and change design
What can be stored in a library and 'dragged and dropped' in place on a scanned and digitally surveyed cast from icons appearing on the screen, according to the text?
What can be stored in a library and 'dragged and dropped' in place on a scanned and digitally surveyed cast from icons appearing on the screen, according to the text?
What does CAD/CAM technology eliminate, resulting in a superior fit of the denture base?
What does CAD/CAM technology eliminate, resulting in a superior fit of the denture base?
Which aspect of CAD/CAM technology is responsible for the elimination of polymerization shrinkage and the superior fit of the denture base?
Which aspect of CAD/CAM technology is responsible for the elimination of polymerization shrinkage and the superior fit of the denture base?
What is a potential disadvantage of using CAD/CAM technology according to the text?
What is a potential disadvantage of using CAD/CAM technology according to the text?
How does CAD/CAM technology contribute to reducing the steps of both chair-side and lab work, saving time?
How does CAD/CAM technology contribute to reducing the steps of both chair-side and lab work, saving time?
What feature of CAD/CAM technology allows for the storage and 'dragging and dropping' of components onto a digitally surveyed cast?
What feature of CAD/CAM technology allows for the storage and 'dragging and dropping' of components onto a digitally surveyed cast?
What advantage does the digital over traditional technique offer according to the text?
What advantage does the digital over traditional technique offer according to the text?
What precaution should be taken to avoid deformation of hydrocolloid impressions?
What precaution should be taken to avoid deformation of hydrocolloid impressions?
What is the consequence of exposing hydrocolloid impressions to air?
What is the consequence of exposing hydrocolloid impressions to air?
Why is it important to hold the tray immobile during gelation of hydrocolloid impressions?
Why is it important to hold the tray immobile during gelation of hydrocolloid impressions?
How can the retarding effect of mucinous exudate on gypsum products be prevented?
How can the retarding effect of mucinous exudate on gypsum products be prevented?
Why should hydrocolloid impressions not be immersed in water?
Why should hydrocolloid impressions not be immersed in water?
