18 Questions
What is a polymer?
A large organic molecule formed by the union of many smaller repeating units
What is a monomer?
A single molecule from which a polymer is constructed
What is meant by the term 'mer'?
A single repeating unit in a polymer chain
What are copolymers?
Polymers made of two or more different monomer species
What is the degree of polymerization (D.P)?
The total number of repeated units in the polymer chain
What is polymerization?
A chemical reaction in which monomers are converted into polymer chains
What are the essential requirements of dental waxes?
All of the above
What is the primary composition of dental waxes?
They consist of organic polymers and their derivatives
What is a characteristic property of dental waxes?
They remain solid at room temperature but melt without decomposition
Which of the following is NOT a common application of dental waxes?
Fabricating permanent dental crowns
What is a desirable property of dental waxes related to their appearance?
They should have a definite contrast in color to facilitate margin finishing
Which of the following statements about dental waxes is correct?
They are easily carved and can produce smooth surfaces
What is the primary use of pattern wax in dentistry?
To form patterns of appliances prior to casting
What type of wax is used to make inlays, crowns, and pontic replicas?
Inlay wax
Which of the following is a characteristic of inlay wax?
It should be hard and brittle to fracture rather than distort when removed from undercut areas
What is the purpose of using modelling wax (denture base plate wax) in dentistry?
To form the base of the denture
What is the purpose of using denture casting wax in dentistry?
To produce the metal components of cobalt-chromium partial dentures
What is the primary difference between synthetic waxes and natural waxes?
Synthetic waxes are chemically different from natural waxes
Learn about the fundamental concepts in polymer chemistry, including polymers, monomers, mers, and polymerization. Understand how these components are related in the formation of large organic molecules.
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