Question 275 (part 2) · LDEK · Impressions and impression materials

Silicone additive materials release hydrogen during binding, that is why casting working model:

  1. A. should be performed immediately after the release of the impression.
  2. B. it does not matter.
  3. C. should be performed not earlier than 30 min after.
  4. D. it should be cast up to 20 min.
  5. E. these materials do not release hydrogen.
Hint

Hydrogen gas released from the impression surface would create bubbles in the gypsum if the cast were poured too soon.

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