Dental Casting Waxes Quiz

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What is the primary use of utility wax in dentistry?

To temporarily fix soldered components during their soldering

What is a key physical property of utility wax that makes it useful for temporarily fixing components?

It is soft and sticky when heated under a flame

Why is the brittleness of utility wax an important consideration for the operator?

It can cause the wax to fracture with the slightest torque

What is a key difference between the melting point and melting range of dental waxes?

<p>The melting range is due to dental waxes being a mixture of different waxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the low thermal conductivity of waxes impact their use in dental applications?

<p>It makes it difficult to achieve uniform heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of corrective impression wax in dentistry?

<p>To record soft tissue fine details in edentulous patients during function</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of utility wax in dental procedures?

<p>To act as a base for dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of utility wax is used directly in the mouth?

<p>Inlay wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes utility wax from other types of dental waxes?

<p>It has adequate flow to record cavity details</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using utility wax in the lost wax technique?

<p>To produce accurate cavity details in the wax pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of utility wax produces dark blue or green sticks and pellets?

<p>Inlay wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property of utility wax makes it suitable for recording intricate cavity details?

<p>Adequate flow when softened</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a use of utility wax?

<p>To adapt the periphery of an impression for a better fit into the vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of utility wax allows it to be used for covering sharp brackets and wires in orthodontic patients?

<p>It is adhesive and tacky at room temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about utility wax is true?

<p>It comes in ropes and sheets of different colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of utility wax?

<p>Waxing up to produce the desired contour of the denture after setting of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of utility wax is NOT mentioned in the given text?

<p>It is available in liquid form</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about utility wax is correct?

<p>It is used for fitting artificial teeth on the sheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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