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What is the ideal flow characteristic for a cement mix used for cementation?
What is the ideal flow characteristic for a cement mix used for cementation?
- Low flow (high viscosity)
- Moderate flow (medium viscosity)
- No flow (extremely high viscosity)
- High flow (low viscosity) (correct)
What is the effect of fine powder particles on film thickness?
What is the effect of fine powder particles on film thickness?
- Increases film thickness
- Makes the film thickness unpredictable
- Has no effect on film thickness
- Decreases film thickness (correct)
What happens to film thickness when more pressure is applied during cementation?
What happens to film thickness when more pressure is applied during cementation?
- Increases
- Becomes unpredictable
- Decreases (correct)
- Remains the same
Why is solubility undesirable in a cement used for final cementation?
Why is solubility undesirable in a cement used for final cementation?
What is the purpose of an obtundent effect in a cement?
What is the purpose of an obtundent effect in a cement?
What is a desirable property of a cement when used as a temporary filling?
What is a desirable property of a cement when used as a temporary filling?
What is the primary function of luting agents in dentistry?
What is the primary function of luting agents in dentistry?
What is a key biological requirement of an ideal dental cement?
What is a key biological requirement of an ideal dental cement?
What is an important rheological property of dental cements?
What is an important rheological property of dental cements?
In addition to luting agents, what is another application of dental cements?
In addition to luting agents, what is another application of dental cements?
What is a critical mechanical property of dental cements?
What is a critical mechanical property of dental cements?
What is cementation in dentistry?
What is cementation in dentistry?
What is the purpose of adding ethoxybenzoic acid to ZnO/E cement?
What is the purpose of adding ethoxybenzoic acid to ZnO/E cement?
Why is conventional Zinc oxide/eugenol cement contraindicated under amalgam restoration?
Why is conventional Zinc oxide/eugenol cement contraindicated under amalgam restoration?
What is the key to extending the working time of zinc phosphate cement?
What is the key to extending the working time of zinc phosphate cement?
What is the ideal surface to mix zinc phosphate cement on?
What is the ideal surface to mix zinc phosphate cement on?
What is the purpose of keeping the liquid in a tightly closed bottle?
What is the purpose of keeping the liquid in a tightly closed bottle?
What is the effect of an exothermic reaction on the setting time of zinc phosphate cement?
What is the effect of an exothermic reaction on the setting time of zinc phosphate cement?
