National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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What category of dental product does plaster of paris belong to?

  1. Composite

  2. Cement

  3. Gypsum

  4. Adhesive

The correct answer is: Gypsum

Plaster of Paris falls under the category of gypsum products. This type of dental material is formed by heating gypsum mineral (calcium sulfate dihydrate) to remove water, resulting in a powder that can be mixed with water to create a malleable substance. Once set, it hardens into a solid

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