Dental Casting Procedure Quiz

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What is the purpose of spruing in the casting procedure?

To shape the wax pattern
To provide a channel for molten alloy to reach the mold (correct)
To remove excess wax from the pattern
To add strength to the wax pattern

What is the purpose of inlay wax in the casting process?

To fuse the alloy
To polish the final casting
To form direct and indirect patterns for the lost-wax technique (correct)
To create the investment mold

What is the first step in the casting procedure?

Die preparation
Tooth/teeth preparation (correct)
Impression
Wax pattern fabrication

What is the purpose of the burnout procedure in casting?

<p>To eliminate the wax from the investment mold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of ADA Specification No. 4 Type 2 inlay wax used for indirect technique?

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Sprue

A channel created in the casting procedure to allow molten alloy to flow into the mold.

Inlay Wax

A type of wax used to create patterns for the lost-wax casting technique, which are used to produce indirect restorations.

Tooth Preparation

The initial step in the casting process, where the tooth or teeth are prepared to receive the final restoration.

Burnout Procedure

A process where the wax pattern is removed from the investment mold by heating it to a high temperature, leaving a hollow space that will be filled with molten metal.

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ADA Specification No. 4 Type 2 Inlay Wax

A classification of inlay wax according to ADA specifications, used in indirect casting techniques and characterized by its soft consistency.

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Study Notes

Casting Procedure

The purpose of spruing in the casting procedure is to create a channel for the molten metal to flow into the mold.
Inlay wax serves as a pattern to create a desired shape, and it is used to form a mold cavity in the casting process.

Steps in Casting

The first step in the casting procedure is to create a wax pattern, which is an exact replica of the desired casting.

Burnout Procedure

The purpose of the burnout procedure in casting is to remove the wax pattern from the mold, creating a cavity for the molten metal to fill.

Classification of Inlay Wax

ADA Specification No. 4 Type 2 inlay wax is classified for use in indirect techniques, serving as a pattern material to create a mold cavity.

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Test your knowledge of the casting procedure in dentistry with this quiz. Explore the steps involved in fusing the alloy, transporting the investment, and forcing the melt into the mold. Prepare for questions on tooth/teeth preparation and the impression process.