The most mucostatic impression material is_______________?

Correct answer: A. Thin mix of plaster of paris

  • A. Thin mix of plaster of paris
  • B. Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste
  • C. Free flowing wax
  • D. Reversible hydrocolloids

Explanation

A thin mix of impression plaster is highly mucostatic because it flows with minimal pressure and records tissues in their undisturbed position. ZOE is also relatively mucostatic, but is less free-flowing than thin plaster.

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