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Which type of material is a stock tray typically made of?
Which type of material is a stock tray typically made of?
- Acrylic
- Shellac
- Metallic (correct)
- Impression compound
What is the primary function of a special tray in dentistry?
What is the primary function of a special tray in dentistry?
- Taking primary impressions
- Constructing indirect restorations
- Taking secondary impressions (correct)
- Fabricating dental models
What is an important requirement of ideal impression materials?
What is an important requirement of ideal impression materials?
- High cost
- Strong odor
- Low dimensional accuracy
- Compatibility with die and cast materials (correct)
Which characteristic is NOT a property of ideal impression materials?
Which characteristic is NOT a property of ideal impression materials?
What type of impression material sets by chemical reaction?
What type of impression material sets by chemical reaction?
In what situations are rigid (inelastic) impression materials typically used?
In what situations are rigid (inelastic) impression materials typically used?
What is the purpose of fillers in impression compound in dentistry?
What is the purpose of fillers in impression compound in dentistry?
What type of reaction occurs in impression compound used in dentistry?
What type of reaction occurs in impression compound used in dentistry?
Why is it important for impression compound in dentistry to soften upon heating and harden upon cooling?
Why is it important for impression compound in dentistry to soften upon heating and harden upon cooling?
What property of impression compound is essential for tracing the borders of an acrylic special tray?
What property of impression compound is essential for tracing the borders of an acrylic special tray?
How does the flow of impression compound used in dentistry compare between impression compound and tray compound?
How does the flow of impression compound used in dentistry compare between impression compound and tray compound?
Which component of impression compound primarily acts as a stabilizer and controls consistency?
Which component of impression compound primarily acts as a stabilizer and controls consistency?
What is the main characteristic of impression compound?
What is the main characteristic of impression compound?
Which type of impression compound has a lower softening temperature?
Which type of impression compound has a lower softening temperature?
Which of the following is a use of impression compound?
Which of the following is a use of impression compound?
What is the physical form in which impression compound is typically presented?
What is the physical form in which impression compound is typically presented?
What is the main difference between Type I and Type II impression compounds?
What is the main difference between Type I and Type II impression compounds?
What is the primary purpose of using impression compound?
What is the primary purpose of using impression compound?
