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Which agent is recommended to disinfect an alginate impression?
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Correct answer: A. Diluted sodium hypochlorite
- A. Correct. Spraying/brief contact with diluted sodium hypochlorite (or an iodophor) is recommended to disinfect alginate; prolonged immersion is avoided to limit distortion.
- B. Alcohol immersion is not the standard for alginate and can distort it.
- C. Hydrogen peroxide is not the recommended alginate disinfectant.
- D. A water rinse cleans debris but does not disinfect.
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