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What is the primary function of boxing wax in dentistry?
What is the primary function of boxing wax in dentistry?
- Fixing fractured dentures temporarily during repair
- Temporarily fixing soldered components during soldering (correct)
- Bite registrations for articulation of models
- Recording soft tissue details in edentulous patients
Why is sticky wax described as soft and sticky when heated under a flame?
Why is sticky wax described as soft and sticky when heated under a flame?
- It has a high melting point
- It lacks thermal conductivity
- It is a mixture of different waxes and additives (correct)
- It becomes brittle when heated
What is the important alert for the operator working with brittle wax?
What is the important alert for the operator working with brittle wax?
- Increase the speed of the flame
- Use more heat to make it softer
- Cool the wax before any movement
- Avoid applying any torque to the wax (correct)
In dental applications, why is flow considered a required property for waxes?
In dental applications, why is flow considered a required property for waxes?
What is the melting range of dental waxes a result of?
What is the melting range of dental waxes a result of?
Why do casting waxes have low thermal conductivity?
Why do casting waxes have low thermal conductivity?
What property makes sticky wax soft and sticky under a flame but hard at room temperature?
What property makes sticky wax soft and sticky under a flame but hard at room temperature?
Why is residual stress a concern when working with waxes?
Why is residual stress a concern when working with waxes?
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What's boxing wax used for?
What's boxing wax used for?
Boxing wax is used to temporarily secure components in place while soldering. It stabilizes the parts during the soldering process, preventing movement or distortion.
Why is sticky wax sticky?
Why is sticky wax sticky?
Sticky wax is a blend of waxes and additives that provides a malleable and sticky consistency when heated, allowing it to easily adapt to shapes.
What's important to remember when working with brittle wax?
What's important to remember when working with brittle wax?
Brittle waxes are delicate and susceptible to breakage if force is applied. Therefore, avoid any twisting or pressure on the wax to prevent fracturing.
Why is flow important for dental wax?
Why is flow important for dental wax?
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What determines the melting range of dental wax?
What determines the melting range of dental wax?
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Why is low thermal conductivity good for casting wax?
Why is low thermal conductivity good for casting wax?
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What property makes sticky wax sticky?
What property makes sticky wax sticky?
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Why is residual stress a concern with wax?
Why is residual stress a concern with wax?
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