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chapter 9 gypsum materials
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 3
02/16/2014

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is the desirable strength of gypsum materials used indirectly or directly related to the amount of water used?
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direct relation to strength and amount of water used.
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a suitable accelerator and retarder for gypsum would be?
Definition
potassium and borax
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high strength stone may also be called?
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improved stone
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the final setting time for gypsum is typically?
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30-45 min
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when you make replicas from impressions for the purpose of diagnosing a treatment plan the replica is known as
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study model
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decreasing the setting time will have what results
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decreased setting time= faster setting
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the weakest gypsum product is?
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plaster
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when excess water is not present in a gypsum product, it is known as
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dry strength
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what is the best way to mix gypsum
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add powder to water
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what is the device used to see if setting is complete
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a gilmore needle
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if setting time is increased does material set faster or slower>?
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increased setting time = slower setting of material
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cast
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a replica on which a restoration or appliance is fabricated.
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die
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working replica of a single tooth
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study model
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used to plan treatment and to observe treatment progress.
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articulator
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a device that simulates the patients occlusion and mastication process.
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plaster
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1st gypsum.  ground in fine powder and heated in open container.

 

type II

 

weakest and least expensive form of gypsum

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stone
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made from gypsum by calcination under steam pressure in closed container.

type III

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high strength stone
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improved stone type IV stone

 

strongest and most expensive

 

calcination occurs in calcium chloride

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what form of gypsum requires the most water
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plaster takes most water
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what form of gypsum takes the least water
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improved/high strength stone

 

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what form of gypsum is the highest expansion rate
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plaster is highest expansion rate
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what form of gypsum is lowest expansion rate
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improved stone
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