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What is the primary source of mineral wax?
What is the primary source of mineral wax?
Which type of wax is less brittle than paraffin due to its oil content?
Which type of wax is less brittle than paraffin due to its oil content?
What are waxes in dentistry primarily used for?
What are waxes in dentistry primarily used for?
What type of hydrocarbon is paraffin wax?
What type of hydrocarbon is paraffin wax?
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What is the primary purpose of spool wire wax in dentistry?
What is the primary purpose of spool wire wax in dentistry?
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Study Notes
Mineral Wax
- Primary source of mineral wax is petroleum origninating from the earth's crust
Waxes Comparison
- Mineral wax, also known as paraffin wax, is a type of wax that is more brittle
- Vegetable wax, such as carnauba wax, is less brittle than paraffin wax due to its higher oil content
Dental Applications
- In dentistry, waxes are primarily used for making impressions, patterns, and castings
Paraffin Wax
- Paraffin wax is a type of saturated hydrocarbon
Spool Wire Wax
- The primary purpose of spool wire wax in dentistry is for waxing flossing threads to improve handling and manipulation
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Description
Test your knowledge of dental waxes with this quiz that covers types of waxes, including mineral wax like paraffin, their properties, and their use in dentistry. This quiz will help you learn about the thermoplastic nature of waxes and their application in dental impressions and corrective procedures.
