Question 33 · LDEK · Impressions and impression materials

The disinfection of dental impressions taken with zinc oxide-eugenol impression materials in 2% glutaraldehyde solution is conducted as follows:

  1. A. immersion in the solution for 10 minutes.
  2. B. immersion, rinsing with distilled water, immersion again and drying.
  3. C. immersion for 10 minutes, rinsing, immersion and covering with damp gauze.
  4. D. 1 hour in the solution, rinsing with water and immersion for 10 hours.
  5. E. immersion for 10 minutes, rinsing with water and drying.
Hint

Rigid, dimensionally stable impressions tolerate immersion; think about removing disinfectant residue before pouring stone.

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