Setting time of ZOE is best controlled by______________?

Correct answer: C. Cooling the glass slab

  • A. Adding a drop of eugenol
  • B. Adding a drop of water
  • C. Cooling the glass slab
  • D. Altering ratio of two pastes

Explanation

Cooling the glass mixing slab slows the setting reaction of zinc oxide eugenol cement and provides practical control without altering its formulation. Adding water generally accelerates setting, while changing the paste ratio is unreliable.

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