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What is the primary use of utility wax in dentistry?
What is the primary use of utility wax in dentistry?
- To create corrective impressions of soft tissues
- To record bite registrations for model articulation
- To permanently fix denture components together
- To temporarily fix soldered components during their soldering (correct)
What is a key physical property of utility wax that makes it useful for temporarily fixing components?
What is a key physical property of utility wax that makes it useful for temporarily fixing components?
- It has a low melting range
- It has a high thermal conductivity
- It is hard and brittle at room temperature
- It is soft and sticky when heated under a flame (correct)
Why is the brittleness of utility wax an important consideration for the operator?
Why is the brittleness of utility wax an important consideration for the operator?
- It can make the wax less sticky when heated
- It can cause the wax to fracture with the slightest torque (correct)
- It can make the wax difficult to work with
- It can cause the wax to become too soft and lose its fixing ability
What is a key difference between the melting point and melting range of dental waxes?
What is a key difference between the melting point and melting range of dental waxes?
How does the low thermal conductivity of waxes impact their use in dental applications?
How does the low thermal conductivity of waxes impact their use in dental applications?
What is the purpose of corrective impression wax in dentistry?
What is the purpose of corrective impression wax in dentistry?
What is the primary function of utility wax in dental procedures?
What is the primary function of utility wax in dental procedures?
Which type of utility wax is used directly in the mouth?
Which type of utility wax is used directly in the mouth?
What distinguishes utility wax from other types of dental waxes?
What distinguishes utility wax from other types of dental waxes?
What is the main purpose of using utility wax in the lost wax technique?
What is the main purpose of using utility wax in the lost wax technique?
Which type of utility wax produces dark blue or green sticks and pellets?
Which type of utility wax produces dark blue or green sticks and pellets?
What property of utility wax makes it suitable for recording intricate cavity details?
What property of utility wax makes it suitable for recording intricate cavity details?
Which of the following is a use of utility wax?
Which of the following is a use of utility wax?
Which property of utility wax allows it to be used for covering sharp brackets and wires in orthodontic patients?
Which property of utility wax allows it to be used for covering sharp brackets and wires in orthodontic patients?
Which of the following statements about utility wax is true?
Which of the following statements about utility wax is true?
Which of the following is NOT a use of utility wax?
Which of the following is NOT a use of utility wax?
Which property of utility wax is NOT mentioned in the given text?
Which property of utility wax is NOT mentioned in the given text?
Which statement about utility wax is correct?
Which statement about utility wax is correct?
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What's the primary use of utility wax in dentistry?
What's the primary use of utility wax in dentistry?
Temporarily securing soldered components during the soldering process.
What makes utility wax useful for temporary fixing?
What makes utility wax useful for temporary fixing?
It's soft and sticky when heated under a flame.
Why is utility wax's brittleness important for the operator?
Why is utility wax's brittleness important for the operator?
It's prone to breaking with even minor twisting, due to its brittle nature.
Explain the difference between the melting point and melting range of dental waxes.
Explain the difference between the melting point and melting range of dental waxes.
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How does wax's low thermal conductivity affect its dental use?
How does wax's low thermal conductivity affect its dental use?
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What's the purpose of corrective impression wax?
What's the purpose of corrective impression wax?
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What's the primary function of utility wax in dental procedures?
What's the primary function of utility wax in dental procedures?
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Which utility wax is used directly in the mouth?
Which utility wax is used directly in the mouth?
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How does utility wax differ from other dental waxes?
How does utility wax differ from other dental waxes?
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What is the main purpose of using utility wax in the lost wax technique?
What is the main purpose of using utility wax in the lost wax technique?
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Which utility wax produces dark blue or green sticks and pellets?
Which utility wax produces dark blue or green sticks and pellets?
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Which property of utility wax makes it suitable for recording intricate cavity details?
Which property of utility wax makes it suitable for recording intricate cavity details?
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Give an example of how utility wax is used.
Give an example of how utility wax is used.
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How can utility wax be used with orthodontic patients?
How can utility wax be used with orthodontic patients?
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What is true about the appearance and forms of utility wax?
What is true about the appearance and forms of utility wax?
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What is NOT a use of utility wax?
What is NOT a use of utility wax?
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What property of utility wax is NOT mentioned in the text?
What property of utility wax is NOT mentioned in the text?
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Which statement about utility wax is correct?
Which statement about utility wax is correct?
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