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Dental Waxes: Composition and Uses

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What are waxes composed of?

Gases and liquids
Metals and minerals
Mixtures of thermoplastic materials (correct)
Synthetic polymers

What is one of the requirements of dental waxes?

Should have a low melting point
Should have a strong odor when melted
Must conform to the exact size and shape of the appliance (correct)
Should change dimension once formed

What is the application of waxes in dental laboratories?

Cleansing teeth
Filling cavities
Extracting teeth
Formation of wax pattern (correct)

What allows waxes to reproduce fine details when melted?

<p>Enough flow when melted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should dental waxes have to facilitate proper finishing of the margins?

<p>Definite contrast in color (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Thermoplastic materials

Materials that become soft and pliable when heated and solidify upon cooling.

What is one requirement of dental waxes?

Dental wax must accurately replicate the shape and size of the desired dental appliance.

What is the application of waxes in dental labs?

Wax is used to create a three-dimensional model of the tooth or appliance.

What allows waxes to reproduce fine details?

When melted, wax should flow smoothly to capture intricate details.

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What should dental waxes have to make finishing easier?

Dental wax should have a distinct color to make it easy to see and trim the margins.