Preformed temporary metal crowns are made of steel.

What is the purpose of calcinating raw gypsum?

Polysulfide is available in more forms than silicone.

Sticky wax is used to form a wax box around an impression prior to pouring it with gypsum.

What should the operator do next after the bitefork is inserted into the patient's mouth?

When taking alginate impressions, it is best to take the maxillary impression first.

Elastomeric impression materials are commonly used for removable prosthetics.

After a custom self-curing acrylic tray has been made, it should be allowed to set for use.

Before trimming plaster models, dry models should be soaked in water for

Custom temporary crowns can be fabricated using acrylic.

When mixing silicone putty for a custom tray, you should

Which gypsum materials are used to fabricate diagnostic casts?

If an extruder gun is being used to dispense elastomeric impression materials, you will also need a mixing pad and spatula.

Both alginate and agar-agar are derived from

Polyether is supplied in

A model should be mounted on an articulator before it is scored.

Syneresis of an impression occurs when it

When using the light-cured acrylic tray method to make a custom tray, polymerization occurs quickly.

The most convenient way to extend the setting time for alginate is to

Alginate should be stored in a cool location.