Pattern Waxes in Dentistry: Types, Properties, and Applications Pattern waxes are of three types viz: Inlay casting wax RPD casting wax Baseplate wax. 1. Inlay casting wax: Blue inlay wax is a type of pattern wax that is used for making patterns for inlays, crowns, and bridges which is later replaced by metal or alloy. "Best Ways To Understand Types Of Pattern … [Read more...] about Pattern Waxes in Dentistry: Types, Properties, and Applications
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Galvanism in Dentistry: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
Galvanism Write a short note on galvanism. Answer: The presence of metallic restorations in the mouth may cause a phenomenon known as galvanism or galvanic current. When dissimilar filings are present on opposing teeth, in the presence of saliva as an electrolyte, an electric cell is formed and this causes the production of galvanic current, for example, an amalgam filling … [Read more...] about Galvanism in Dentistry: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
Tarnish and Corrosion in Dentistry: Causes, Types, and Prevention
Tarnish And Corrosion Tarnish and corrosion are chemically similar processes but the mechanical state or disposition of corrosion products vary. Clinical differentiation of tarnish and corrosion is very difficult Tarnish Tarnish is defined as surface discoloration on a metal or even a slight loss or alteration of surface finish/Luster. The outermost layer of … [Read more...] about Tarnish and Corrosion in Dentistry: Causes, Types, and Prevention
Stress And Strain: Definition & Diagram
Stress And Strain: Definition & Diagram Stress: When a force acts on the body, tending to produce deformation, resistance is developed within the body to this external force. This internal resistance of the body to the external force is called “Stress”. Stress = "Importance Of Degassing In Preparing Direct Filling Gold" "Best Ways To Understand Compaction … [Read more...] about Stress And Strain: Definition & Diagram
Understanding Gold Karat, Fineness, and the Use of Powdered Gold in Dentistry
Understanding Different Types Of Gold Karat Write a short note on karat and fitness. Answer: Karat: It is also known as carat. It is the parts of pure gold in 24 parts of alloy, for example, 24 karat or 24K gold is pure gold (100%). 22 karat gold: 22 parts pure gold (91.67%) and 2 parts of other metals. An alloy with 50% gold is l2 K, whereas an alloy with … [Read more...] about Understanding Gold Karat, Fineness, and the Use of Powdered Gold in Dentistry