All of the following statements about the differences between self-polymerizing acrylic resins and heat-cured resins are true EXCEPT______________?

Correct answer: D. The former have greater transverse strength

  • A. The former have a lower molecular weight
  • B. The former have higher residual monomer content
  • C. The former are more porous
  • D. The former have greater transverse strength

Explanation

Self-cured acrylic has lower molecular weight, more residual monomer and greater porosity, so its transverse strength is lower than that of heat-cured resin. Therefore, greater transverse strength is the false statement.

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