The most mucostatic impression material is_______________?
Correct answer: C. Thin mix of plaster of paris
- A. Free flowing wax
- B. Zinc oxide eugenol impression paste
- C. Thin mix of plaster of paris
- 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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