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What is the general composition of dental waxes?
What is the general composition of dental waxes?
Which component is the major component of almost all dental waxes?
Which component is the major component of almost all dental waxes?
What is the melting temperature range of CERESIN?
What is the melting temperature range of CERESIN?
Which type of waxes are the MODIFIER Waxes?
Which type of waxes are the MODIFIER Waxes?
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What is the origin of GUM DAMMAR?
What is the origin of GUM DAMMAR?
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What is the primary composition of CERESIN?
What is the primary composition of CERESIN?
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Which plant-based wax has the highest melting temperature?
Which plant-based wax has the highest melting temperature?
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What is the origin of Rosin?
What is the origin of Rosin?
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Which component is the major component of almost all dental waxes?
Which component is the major component of almost all dental waxes?
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What is the general composition of modifier waxes?
What is the general composition of modifier waxes?
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Study Notes
Composition of Dental Waxes
- The general composition of dental waxes consists of a mixture of natural and synthetic waxes, resins, and additives.
Major Component of Dental Waxes
- The major component of almost all dental waxes is paraffin wax.
Ceresin
- Ceresin is a type of wax with a melting temperature range of 62-70°C (145-158°F).
- The primary composition of Ceresin is a synthetic wax derived from petroleum.
Modifier Waxes
- Modifier waxes are a type of wax that has been blended with additives to enhance their properties.
- The general composition of modifier waxes includes a mixture of paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, and other additives.
Gum Dammar
- Gum Dammar is a natural wax derived from the sap of the Dammar tree, native to the East Indies.
Rosin
- Rosin is a natural wax derived from the resin of coniferous trees, typically pine trees.
Plant-Based Waxes
- Carnauba wax is a plant-based wax with the highest melting temperature.
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Test your knowledge on dental waxes with this quiz. Explore the general composition, properties, and uses of dental waxes in dentistry. Learn about the organic molecules and thermoplastic molding materials that make up dental waxes.
