A male 45 years old wants his missing teeth to be replaced. Intraoral examination reveals Kennedy class 4 edentulous maxillary arch. Impression is made with alginate. The strength of the material is affected by all of the following except:
Correct Answer: Thermal changes
Description: Strength
Manufacturers’ directions supplied with the product should be followed in all respects. Any deviation from the instructions can have adverse effects on the gel strength. For example, if too much or too little water is used in mixing, the final gel will be weakened, making it less elastic. Insufficient spatulation results in failure of the ingredients to dissolve sufficiently so that the chemical reactions can proceed uniformly throughout the mass. Overmixing breaks up the formation of the calcium alginate network and reduces its strength.
Thermal changes contribute to dimensional change.
Key Concept: Thermal changes contribute to dimensional change.
Reference: Phillips’ science of dental materials / Kenneth J. Anusavice, Chiayi Shen, H. Ralph Rawls.—12th ed. Page no 174
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