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    Q-1 (a) Define and classify denture base materials.

    Definition: Denture base materials are the foundation of a denture, supporting artificial teeth and

    ensuring proper adaptation to the oral tissues.

    Classification:

    1. Acrylic Resins: Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) commonly used for dentures.

    2. Metallic Denture Bases: Chrome-cobalt or gold alloys, used for partial dentures.

    3. Flexible Denture Materials: Made from nylon or other polymers for partial dentures.

    4. Composite Resins: Used for some high-strength dentures.

    Uses:

    - Support artificial teeth.

    - Improve retention and stability of the denture.

    Properties:

    - Acrylic Resin: Easy to mold, good aesthetics, but less strength.

    - Metal: High strength, but can be expensive and difficult to modify.

    Q-1 (b) Differentiate between gold alloy and cobalt chromium alloy.
    Gold Alloy:

    - High cost, used for its corrosion resistance and malleability.

    - Contains gold, copper, and other metals for dental crowns, bridges, etc.

    - Soft, easily worked, and polished.

    - Biocompatible, hence widely used in oral restorations.

    Cobalt Chromium Alloy:

    - Less expensive, often used for denture frameworks.


    - Contains cobalt, chromium, and sometimes molybdenum.

    - Harder and stronger than gold alloy but less malleable.

    - Corrosion-resistant but difficult to polish to a high sheen.

    Q-1 (c) What is soldering? Describe the general principles of soldering.


    Definition: Soldering is the process of joining two or more metals together by melting and applying a

    filler metal with a lower melting point than the base metals.

    General Principles:

    1. Preparation: Clean surfaces to remove any oxides or debris.

    2. Flux Application: Apply flux to prevent oxidation during the process.

    3. Heating: Heat the metals to be joined until they reach the soldering temperature.

    4. Filler Metal: Apply the solder (filler metal) that melts and flows into the joint.

    5. Cooling: Allow the joint to cool gradually to solidify the solder.

    Applications: Used in dental prosthetics for joining metal frameworks.

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