Balanced stone is dental stone_______________?

Correct answer: B. In which accelerators or retarders have been added according to need

  • A. Which undergoes rapid expansion
  • B. In which accelerators or retarders have been added according to need
  • C. In which amount of water of hydration is controlled
  • D. In which the crystals are all of uniform size

Explanation

Balanced stone is modified dental stone whose setting behaviour is adjusted by adding accelerators or retarders as required. Controlling hydration water or crystal size describes other material variables, not the usual definition of balanced stone.

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