Dental Impression Materials 2
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What is the main use of impression compound?

  • Making impressions of soft tissue for prosthetic dentistry
  • Making impressions of edentulous mouth (correct)
  • Making impressions for orthodontic appliances
  • Making impressions of teeth for crowns and bridges
  • Which component of impression compound acts as a plasticizer?

  • Waxes
  • Stearic acid (correct)
  • Natural or synthetic resin
  • Diatomaceous earth
  • How does impression compound set?

  • Electrochemical reaction
  • Chemical reaction
  • Physical change (correct)
  • Biological process
  • What is the function of waxes in impression compound?

    <p>Provides thermoplasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material reduces flow at mouth temperature in impression compound?

    <p>Diatomaceous earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of impression compound?

    <p>Inelastic and hydrophobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does impression compound behave when heated?

    <p>It softens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative name for impression compound?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of impression compound?

    <p>Making impressions of edentulous mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of impression compound provides thermoplasticity and gives the qualities of flow and cohesion?

    <p>Natural or synthetic resin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of waxes in impression compound?

    <p>Provide thermoplasticity and characterize the softening temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does impression compound behave when heated?

    <p>It softens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material acts as a plasticizer in impression compound to improve plasticity and workability?

    <p>Stearic acid, shellac, and gutta-percha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of impression compound acts as a filler to increase strength and reduce flow at mouth temperature?

    <p>Diatomaceous earth, French chalk, or talc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of impression compound based on its behavior when heated and cooled?

    <p>Inelastic and hydrophobic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative name for impression compound?

    <p>Dental plasticine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main setting reaction mechanism of impression compound?

    <p>Physical change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of natural or synthetic resin in impression compound?

    <p>Provides thermoplasticity and gives the qualities of flow and cohesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material in impression compound acts as a plasticizer to improve plasticity and workability?

    <p>Stearic acid, shellac, and gutta-percha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of impression compound?

    <p>Making impression of edentulous mouth (primary impression)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of impression compound reduces flow at mouth temperature?

    <p>Diatomaceous earth, French chalk, or talc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the behavior of impression compound when heated?

    <p>It softens without occurrence of a chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of impression compound provides thermoplasticity and gives the qualities of flow and cohesion?

    <p>Natural or synthetic resin (Copal resin, rosin)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of impression compound based on its behavior when heated and cooled?

    <p>Inelastic, hydrophobic, mucocompressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main setting reaction mechanism of impression compound?

    <p>Physical change</p> Signup and view all the answers

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