Restorative & Materials · single question
To DECREASE the working/setting time of alginate impression material, you should:
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Correct answer: B. Use warmer (hot) water
- A. Colder water LENGTHENS the setting time.
- B. Correct. Warmer water speeds the chemical reaction, shortening working/setting time.
- C. Altering the water:powder ratio changes consistency/strength, not the recommended way to control set.
- D. Reducing powder weakens the mix and is not the method used to control set time.
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