The main difference between dental stone and dental plaster is______________?
Correct answer: A. Sharpe and size of particles
- A. Sharpe and size of particles
- B. Self life
- C. Chemical composition
- D. Solubility in water
Explanation
Dental plaster is made of more irregular, porous particles, whereas dental stone has denser, more regularly shaped particles produced by different calcination conditions. Their chemical composition is essentially the same, so particle shape and size are the key distinction.
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