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Dental Waxes Quiz

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What is the general composition of dental waxes?

Long chains containing Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen (correct)

Short chains containing Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

Long chains containing Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

Long chains containing Carbon, Nitrogen, and Oxygen

Which component is the major component of almost all dental waxes?

CANDELILLA

PARAFFIN (correct)

BEESWAX

CERESIN

What is the melting temperature range of CERESIN?

50-57°C

68-70°C

61-78°C (correct)

62-65°C

Which type of waxes are the MODIFIER Waxes?

Hydrocarbon or ester types; High or low MW Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of GUM DAMMAR?

Plant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of CERESIN?

Mineral Complex hydrocarbons Signup and view all the answers

Which plant-based wax has the highest melting temperature?

Carnauba Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of Rosin?

Plant Signup and view all the answers

Which component is the major component of almost all dental waxes?

Paraffin Signup and view all the answers

What is the general composition of modifier waxes?

High MW hydrocarbon or ester types Signup and view all the answers

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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Description

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.