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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the 3 classifications of impressions used in dentistry? | preliminary, final, and occlusal or bite registration |
| why would a dentist request preliminary impressions? | to fabricate custom trays |
| legally, who can take final impressions? | dentist |
| an impression tray should be sufficiently deep to allow ______ of material between the tray and the incised or occlusal edges of the teeth. | 2 to 3 mm |
| which statement is correct regarding custom impression trays? | they can be constructed from resin |
| which irreversible hydrocolloid material is used most widely for preliminary impressions? | alginate |
| alginate impressions must be poured within _____ so the distortion does not occur. | 1 hour |
| what term is used when an alginate impression takes up water either from soaking or wrapping in a wet paper towel? (absorbed, swollen, expanded from to much water) | imbibition |
| which type of impression tray covers the anterior portion of the dental arch? | section |
| which of the following is utilized to extend the length or depth of the borders of an alginate impression tray? | utility wax |
| which type of impression is taken to produce a reproduction of the occlusal relationship of the maxilla and mandible teeth when in centric occlusion? | bite registration |
| which of the following is an acceptable method for altering the setting time of alginate irreversible hydrocolloid impression material? | change the water temperature |
| which impression material is used when an extremely accurate final impression is essential? | elastomeric |
| which type of elastomeric material has the highest viscosity? | putty |
| how are elastomeric impression materials mixed? | a paper pad and spatula and with an auto mix system |
| which of the four types of elastomeric materials has the best dimensional stability? | polysiloxane |
| which material is the most durable for occlusal bite registrations? | zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) |
| which of the following classifications of impression materials can also be referred to as bite registration? | occlusal |
| what are preliminary impressions used to make? | diagnostic models, provisional coverage, and orthodontic appliances |
| impression trays are rigid for all of the following reasons except to? | warp the completed impression |
| what are the three curing stages of impression materials? | initial set, final set, final cure |
| what is the purpose of the calcium sulfate in impression alginate? | it reacts with potassium alginate to form the gel |
| how will a water temperature of 80 degrees affect an alginate mix? | it will make the mix set faster |
| alginate storage life | 1 year |
| out in the open air, dry, SHRINK/SHRUNK | syneresis |
| 2 types of settings | Fast set and Normal |
| how is an alginate impression disinfected? | spray the alginate with an intermediate-level disinfectant |
| how are alginate impressions removed from the mouth? | use one quick, snap-out motion |
| which portion of the maxillary impression tray should be seated in the mouth first? | posterior |
| what is the working time of normal-set alginate impression material? | 2 minutes |
| what position should the EFDA use while taking mandibular and maxillary impressions? | operator |
| what can be done to alleviate the gag reflex when taking alginate impressions? | use fast-set alginate , because it allows the impression tray to be removed from the mouth much sooner than using normal set alginate. |
| which type of reversible hydrocolloid material is the most viscous? | tray |
| how is a stock impression tray prepared for an elastomeric impression? | coated with adhesive |