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What is the purpose of the de-flasking procedure in complete denture technology?
What is the purpose of the de-flasking procedure in complete denture technology?
- To separate the two parts of the flask
- To liberate the denture with its model (correct)
- To cure the acrylic resin
- To attach the upper and lower lids
Why is it important to remove the excess acrylic using an acrylic bur during the de-flasking procedure?
Why is it important to remove the excess acrylic using an acrylic bur during the de-flasking procedure?
- To add more acrylic for reinforcement
- To speed up the curing process
- To improve the aesthetics of the denture
- To prevent the breakage of the denture (correct)
What should be done if there are undercuts present in the model during the de-flasking procedure?
What should be done if there are undercuts present in the model during the de-flasking procedure?
- Increase the curing time
- Fill them with more acrylic
- Ignore them and proceed
- Split the model into two or three parts to remove them easily (correct)
Which tool is recommended for separating the two parts of the flask during the de-flasking procedure?
Which tool is recommended for separating the two parts of the flask during the de-flasking procedure?
When should the de-flasking procedure be performed in relation to the curing of acrylic resin?
When should the de-flasking procedure be performed in relation to the curing of acrylic resin?
What is the purpose of the cold mold seal in the acrylic packing procedure?
What is the purpose of the cold mold seal in the acrylic packing procedure?
Why is it crucial to remove all wax residues before proceeding with the acrylic packing procedure?
Why is it crucial to remove all wax residues before proceeding with the acrylic packing procedure?
What is the purpose of isolating the gypsum in the flasking during the acrylic packing procedure?
What is the purpose of isolating the gypsum in the flasking during the acrylic packing procedure?
Why should the cold mold seal be thin and even on all parts of the mold except the teeth?
Why should the cold mold seal be thin and even on all parts of the mold except the teeth?
What could happen if residual wax is not completely removed before packing with acrylic resin?
What could happen if residual wax is not completely removed before packing with acrylic resin?
How does a physical separator differ from a chemical isolator in isolating gypsum during flasking?
How does a physical separator differ from a chemical isolator in isolating gypsum during flasking?
What is the purpose of covering the acrylic placed into the mold cavity with cellophane for the trial pack?
What is the purpose of covering the acrylic placed into the mold cavity with cellophane for the trial pack?
What is the next step after pressing the flask until excess acrylic squeezes out around the edges?
What is the next step after pressing the flask until excess acrylic squeezes out around the edges?
How should the mold be when the acrylic is pressed smooth and dense?
How should the mold be when the acrylic is pressed smooth and dense?
What is the purpose of cooling the flask slowly on the bench after curing?
What is the purpose of cooling the flask slowly on the bench after curing?
What is a potential downside of using a shorter heating technique during curing?
What is a potential downside of using a shorter heating technique during curing?
How should the temperature and time be controlled during the curing process?
How should the temperature and time be controlled during the curing process?
What is the purpose of packing acrylic during the denture making process?
What is the purpose of packing acrylic during the denture making process?
What is the consequence of adding acrylic resin too early during the denture making process?
What is the consequence of adding acrylic resin too early during the denture making process?
In which stage of acrylic mixing does the mix become tacky, sticky, and adhere to the sides of the mixing jar?
In which stage of acrylic mixing does the mix become tacky, sticky, and adhere to the sides of the mixing jar?
What happens if acrylic resin is added too late during the denture making process?
What happens if acrylic resin is added too late during the denture making process?
Which component is responsible for initiating the polymerization process in the powder component of the denture material?
Which component is responsible for initiating the polymerization process in the powder component of the denture material?
During which stage of acrylic mixing does further penetration of the monomer into the polymer occur?
During which stage of acrylic mixing does further penetration of the monomer into the polymer occur?
