Deck 19: Dental Materials Equipment

Question 1

In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, the temperature for the storage bath should be

A)110° F (44° C).
B)150° F (65.5° C).
C)212° F (100° C).

Answer 1

150° F (65.5° C).

Question 2

Alginator is used for many dental procedures involving taking an alginate impression.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, the temperature for the tempering bath should be

A)110° F (44° C).
B)150° F (65.5° C).
C)212° F (100° C).

Answer 3

110° F (44° C).

Question 4

Flexible rubber bowls are used to mix which material(s)?

A)Powder and liquid; example: irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate)
B)Reversible hydrocolloid
C)Polyvinylsiloxane
D)Plaster or stone for pouring up models
E)A and D

Question 5

Identify the use of a triple tray for impressions.

A)To take a maxillary impression along with a mandibular impression
B)To take a maxillary impression along with the occlusal bite
C)To take a mandibular impression along with the occlusal bite
D)To take a maxillary impression, mandibular impression, and an occlusal bite
E)None of the above

Question 6

The Automixer is used for which type of material?

A)Polyvinylsiloxane
B)Alginate (irreversible hydrocolloid)
C)Reversible hydrocolloid
D)None of the above

Question 7

______________ is the flexible dental instrument to manipulate materials.

A)Flexible alginate spatula
B)Flexible rubber bowl
C)None of the above