Mastering Impression Compounds

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What is the ideal temperature for manipulating sheet or cake form impression compound?

  • 40-45°C
  • 80-85°C
  • 70-75°C
  • 55-60°C (correct)

What is the difference between Type I and Type II impression compounds?

  • Type I is lower fusing and supplied in the shape of tray, while Type II is higher fusing and supplied in sheets or sticks form. (correct)
  • Type I is stiffer and has less flow than regular impression compound, while Type II is softer and has more flow.
  • Type I has more thermoplastic compounds than Type II.
  • Type I is used for border molding of an acrylic special tray, while Type II is used for primary impression for edentulous ridges.

What is the consequence of over-heating Type I stick form impression compound?

  • It becomes too soft and difficult to handle
  • It becomes brittle and cracks easily
  • It becomes too hard to manipulate
  • It becomes sticky and difficult to handle (correct)

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