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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?
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How does the low thermal conductivity of waxes impact their use in dental applications?
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What is the purpose of corrective impression wax in dentistry?
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What is the primary function of utility wax in dental procedures?
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Which type of utility wax is used directly in the mouth?
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What distinguishes utility wax from other types of dental waxes?
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What is the main purpose of using utility wax in the lost wax technique?
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Which type of utility wax produces dark blue or green sticks and pellets?
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What property of utility wax makes it suitable for recording intricate cavity details?
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Which of the following is a use of utility wax?
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Which property of utility wax allows it to be used for covering sharp brackets and wires in orthodontic patients?
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Which of the following statements about utility wax is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of utility wax?
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Which property of utility wax is NOT mentioned in the given text?
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Which statement about utility wax is correct?
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