Porosity present in a acrylic denture is usually the result of______________?

Correct answer: B. Lack of sufficient pressure applied to flask

  • A. A prolonged curing cycle
  • B. Lack of sufficient pressure applied to flask
  • C. Insufficient acrylic resin monomer
  • D. Prolonged bench cooling after curing

Explanation

Insufficient pressure during flask packing or curing allows monomer vapour and air spaces to remain in the denture base, producing porosity. A prolonged curing cycle or bench cooling does not usually cause this defect.

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