Question 314 (part 2) · LDEK · Prosthodontic materials

Indicate true statements regarding acrylic materials:

  1. A. it is applied to the polymerization form in the rubber phase.
  2. B. powder in thermosetting materials contains initiator in the amount of 5%, which is most frequently benzoyl peroxide.
  3. C. addition of butadiene-styrene rubber increases the endurance of material 5-fold.
  4. D. in order to obtain satisfactory mechanical properties of fast polymers, polymerization process should be carried out under the pressure of 5-6 bars and temperature of 35-400C.
  5. E. main fault of chemo-cured acrylates is reaching 10% concentration of residual monomers.
Hint

Compare each figure with typical values for packing stage, initiator content, residual monomer and pressure polymerization of self-cure resins.

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