Alginate impression material is________________?
Correct answer: C. Less mucostatic than ZOE
- A. Non-elastic impression material
- B. Thermoplastic impression material
- C. Less mucostatic than ZOE
- D. More mucostatic than ZOE
Explanation
Alginate is relatively mucocompressive because it must be seated under pressure, whereas zinc oxide eugenol flows with less pressure and is more mucostatic. Therefore, alginate is less mucostatic than ZOE.
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