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Alginates, Chapter 35

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Potassium Alginate   Main ingredient, comes from sea kelp (seaweed) and acts as a thickener  
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Setting time   Time required for chemical action to be completed and when impression to be removed from patients mouth.  
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Working time   Time allowed for mixing, loading trays and positioning in the mouth  
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Undercuts   Recessed areas that are wider on the bottom than on top  
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Irreversible Hydrocolloid   Material that is not able to return to the sol state after becoming a gel. Like cake mix, once cake is cooked it can't go back to the powder mix  
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Single pour   One mix for both portions  
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Double pour   Pouring anatomic portion first then the art portion for base.  
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Anatomic portion   Natural anatomy portion of negative impression. (teeth, gingival ect)  
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Art portion   Base portion of cast; 1/3 overall ht)  
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Box method   Creating a secure base/box with wax and pouring plaster into it; 1 mix for both portions  
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