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Ch 46 recall
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Is an impression a negative or a positive reproduction? | negative |
| Of the three classifications of impressions, which can the EFDA legally take? | preliminary, final and occlusal (bite registration) |
| Which of the three classifications of impressions is used for occlusal relationships? | occlusal |
| Which type of impression tray covers half the arch? | quadrant trays |
| Which type of tray allows impression material to lock on mechanically? | perforated surface trays |
| Which type of tray is designed to fit a specific patient? | custom tray |
| What is used to extend the length of a tray? | adding utility wax to the border of the tray |
| What is the most widely used irreversible hydrocolloid for preliminary impressions? | alginate |
| What is the organic substance within hydrocolloid materials? | Seaweed |
| Why would you select a fast-set alginate over a normal-set alginate? | if the patient has a strong gag reflex |
| What is the water-to-powder ratio for taking a maxillary impression? | 3 scoops to 3 water |
| What does the prefix “hydro-” mean? | water |
| Do you mix irreversible hydrocolloid on a paper pad or in a mixing bowl? | mixing bowl |
| Before an impression is taken with reversible hydrocolloid, where is the material kept? | conditioning bath |
| Is an elastomeric material used for preliminary impressions or final impressions? | final |
| In which three ways are elastomeric materials supplied? | light bodied, regular, and heavy bodied |
| What technique is used to place light-bodied material around a prepared tooth? | Extruder with tip/ COE syringe |
| What impression material will the dentist first apply to a prepared tooth—the heavy-bodied or the light-bodied form? | light-bodied |
| What system completes the mixing of a final impression material for you? | automix |
| What is another term for polysulfide? | rubber base |
| Which type of bite registration material is most popular? | polysiloxane. |
| What type of tray is used when ZOE bite registration paste is applied? | gauze tray |
| Do you cool or warm the wax before placing the tray in the patient’s mouth for a bite registration? | warm |