36 Questions
What is a major disadvantage of using metallic denture base?
Bad appearance
What is the main advantage of using acrylic resin for artificial teeth?
More resilient and lighter in weight
What is a characteristic of non-metallic denture base?
Divided into heat cured and self or cold cured
What is an example of a conventional non-metallic denture base material?
Acrylic resins
What is a disadvantage of using Bakelite for denture base?
It is too difficult to construct
What is an example of a recent non-metallic denture base material?
Visible light cured resin
What is the main reason why Valcanite is not preferred for denture base?
It has poor aesthetic properties
What is a characteristic that distinguishes metallic denture base from non-metallic denture base?
Thermal conductivity
Which type of resin is commonly used for artificial teeth?
Acrylic resin
What is the main advantage of using gold alloy type IV for denture base?
It is thinner
Which of the following is not a classification of non-metallic denture base?
Metallic
What is the main reason why Cobalt chromium alloy is used for denture base?
It is stronger
Why is Valcanite not a popular choice for denture base?
It has bad aesthetic
What is a key advantage of using acrylic resin for denture bases?
Better bonding to denture base
What is the primary difference between heat cured and self or cold cured non-metallic denture bases?
Their curing method
What is a common characteristic of Metallic denture bases?
They are strong and thin
What is the primary advantage of using Porcelain for artificial teeth?
It is more resilient
What is a major disadvantage of using Bakelite for denture base?
It is difficult to construct
What is the primary advantage of using Visible light cured resin for denture bases?
Easy to construct and has good aesthetic
How do the properties of Acrylic resin make it suitable for artificial teeth?
More resilient, lighter in weight, better bonding to acrylic denture base and easily finished and polished
What are the common characteristics of Metallic denture bases?
Good thermal conductivity, thin, strong, bad appearance, expensive, and high density
What are the main differences between Heat cured and Self or cold cured non-metallic denture bases?
Method of curing (heat or self/cold)
Why are Acrylic resins widely used for denture bases?
Easy to construct, good aesthetic, and strong
What are the main advantages of using Metallic denture bases?
Good thermal conductivity, thinner, and stronger
What are the drawbacks of Valcanite and Bakelite in denture base construction?
Valcanite has bad aesthetic and Bakelite is too difficult to construct.
What are the advantages of using acrylic resin for denture bases?
Good bonding to acrylic denture base, easy to finish and polish, and resilient.
What are the two main categories of non-metallic denture base materials?
Heat cured and self or cold cured.
What are the advantages of using metallic denture bases?
Good thermal conductivity, thinner, and stronger.
What are the recent advancements in non-metallic denture base materials?
Visible light cured resin, pour (fluid) resin, high impact strength resin, and rapid heat cured resin.
What are the two main types of materials used for constructing denture bases?
Non-metallic and metallic.
What makes Metallic denture bases stronger than Non Metallic denture bases?
Metallic denture bases are stronger than Non Metallic denture bases due to their inherent properties, such as high density and good thermal conductivity.
How does the aesthetic appeal of Valcanite compare to other Non Metallic denture base materials?
Valcanite has a bad aesthetic appeal compared to other Non Metallic denture base materials.
What are the advantages of using Acrylic resin for denture bases over other Non Metallic denture base materials?
Acrylic resin is more resilient, lighter in weight, has better bonding to the denture base, and is easily finished and polished.
How does the cost of Metallic denture bases compare to Non Metallic denture bases?
Metallic denture bases are more expensive than Non Metallic denture bases.
What are the primary differences between heat cured and self or cold cured Non Metallic denture bases?
The primary difference between heat cured and self or cold cured Non Metallic denture bases lies in their curing process.
What are the advantages of using Porcelain over Acrylic resin for artificial teeth?
No specific advantages of using Porcelain over Acrylic resin for artificial teeth are mentioned in the text.
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