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Which type of impression material is NOT good for undercuts?
Which type of impression material is NOT good for undercuts?
Which type of impression material is irreversible and suffers imbibition?
Which type of impression material is irreversible and suffers imbibition?
Which type of impression material is best for edentulous arches?
Which type of impression material is best for edentulous arches?
Which tray selection is recommended for thickness of impression material?
Which tray selection is recommended for thickness of impression material?
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What is the fusing temperature order for thermoplastic compound?
What is the fusing temperature order for thermoplastic compound?
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What is the recommended time to pour up alginate impressions?
What is the recommended time to pour up alginate impressions?
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What is the recommended head position during impression taking?
What is the recommended head position during impression taking?
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Which muscle movements are involved in the impression taking process?
Which muscle movements are involved in the impression taking process?
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What is the recommended method to control saliva during impression taking?
What is the recommended method to control saliva during impression taking?
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Which side should be retracted with fingers during tray insertion for upper denture impression?
Which side should be retracted with fingers during tray insertion for upper denture impression?
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Which denture impression material has the highest cost?
Which denture impression material has the highest cost?
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of patient and lab visits for impressions and impression materials for complete and partial dentures?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of patient and lab visits for impressions and impression materials for complete and partial dentures?
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According to the text, what does the goal of an impression depend on?
According to the text, what does the goal of an impression depend on?
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What is retention in the context of denture retention?
What is retention in the context of denture retention?
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What is cohesion in the context of denture retention?
What is cohesion in the context of denture retention?
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What physical property of denture retention can be increased by increasing surface area?
What physical property of denture retention can be increased by increasing surface area?
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What physical property of denture retention can be increased by increasing contact (closeness)?
What physical property of denture retention can be increased by increasing contact (closeness)?
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Which material is CONTRAINDICATED in dentitions with large gingival embrasures and cemented fixed bridges with high pontics?
Which material is CONTRAINDICATED in dentitions with large gingival embrasures and cemented fixed bridges with high pontics?
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What is the purpose of tray fabrication in the impression process?
What is the purpose of tray fabrication in the impression process?
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Which material has greater cohesion to itself than it does to mucosa, allowing it to be easily removed from the mouth before setting?
Which material has greater cohesion to itself than it does to mucosa, allowing it to be easily removed from the mouth before setting?
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Which material is known for its slow set and continues to cure over time?
Which material is known for its slow set and continues to cure over time?
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What is the purpose of tissue stops in wax block out for complete dentures?
What is the purpose of tissue stops in wax block out for complete dentures?
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What is the main objective of the second impression in the denture fabrication process?
What is the main objective of the second impression in the denture fabrication process?
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Which of the following impression materials is best for recording excellent tissue detail without compressing the tissue?
Which of the following impression materials is best for recording excellent tissue detail without compressing the tissue?
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Which of the following impression materials is less sensitive to moisture than Zinc Oxide-Eugenol (ZOE) and are elastic?
Which of the following impression materials is less sensitive to moisture than Zinc Oxide-Eugenol (ZOE) and are elastic?
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Which of the following impression materials has the best tear strength and excellent sheer thinning stability?
Which of the following impression materials has the best tear strength and excellent sheer thinning stability?
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Which of the following impression materials is hydrophobic and has poor sheer-thinning properties?
Which of the following impression materials is hydrophobic and has poor sheer-thinning properties?
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Which of the following impression materials is suitable for taking final impressions for complete dentures without significant undercuts and large embrasures?
Which of the following impression materials is suitable for taking final impressions for complete dentures without significant undercuts and large embrasures?
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Which of the following impression materials requires tissue stops for accurate impressions?
Which of the following impression materials requires tissue stops for accurate impressions?
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