National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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What is the purpose of Reprosil in dental procedures?

To construct a custom tray
To act as a luting cement
To create a dental impression
To polish dental restorations

The correct answer is: To create a dental impression

Reprosil is specifically designed as an impression material used in dentistry. Its primary purpose is to create accurate dental impressions, which are critical for various procedures such as creating crowns, bridges, dentures, and other restorations that rely on precise fit and detail. This material is known for its excellent dimensional stability and ability to capture fine detail, which makes it particularly effective for creating impressions of prepared teeth and soft tissue anatomy. When dental professionals use Reprosil, they benefit from its elastic properties that allow for easy removal from the mouth without distorting the impression, thus ensuring that the subsequent dental work is based on an accurate mold of the patient's oral structures. This precision is vital for the success of prosthodontic restorations and orthodontic applications.