Name the accelerator used in Zinc oxide eugenol paste______________?

Correct answer: C. Zinc acetate

  • A. Olive oil
  • B. Linseed oil
  • C. Zinc acetate
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Zinc acetate accelerates the setting of zinc oxide eugenol by promoting formation of the zinc eugenolate matrix. Oils such as olive and linseed oil are not the standard accelerator, so 'all' is incorrect.

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