Question 182 · LDEK · Pulp protection and liner materials
In order to prepare MTA for use appropriately, the powder should be mixed with:
- A. lime water at 2:1 ratio.
- B. distilled water at 1:1 ratio.
- C. lime water at 1:1 ratio.
- D. silver nitrate at 1.5:1 ratio.
- E. distilled water at 3:1 ratio.
Hint
MTA sets by hydration and should look like wet sand when mixed; think about the powder-to-liquid ratio.
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