Laboratory 3 Gypsum materials Answer the following questions and hand in your report as a group (typed not hand

written)
Questions 1: 1. What is the recommended powder: water ratio for plaster of Paris, dental stone, and die stone? (1.5 marks) Question 2.

In the above picture: 1. Which picture (A or B) represents a negative copy of the intraoral structures and which one represents the positive copy? (1 mark) 2. Which item from the above picture would you use to formulate a treatment plan for your patient? (1 mark) Question 3: 1. Compared to plaster, why does dental stone need less water to be mixed with? ( 2 mark) Question 4. 1. Why does die stone need to be stronger and more abrasive than other gypsum types? (2 mark) 2. Mention one use for die stone casts? (1 mark)

Question 5.

Vibrating table

On/Off switch

The above machine is used to pour gypsum into impressions and form diagnostic casts or models. Questions: 1. What is the main reason for using a vibrating table to pour impression with gypsum? (2 mark)

Question 6. What is the recommended storage condition for gypsum? (1 mark) What is the effect of short term, and long term exposure of gypsum to moisture when stored? (1 mark) Question 7.

What is the recommended storage condition for gypsum? (1 mark) What is the effect of short term, and long term exposure of gypsum to moisture when stored? (1.5 marks)