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In orthodontics, wires with a high load deflection rate are beneficial in areas where minimal tooth movement is desired, such as in maximum anchorage extraction cases or during finishing.

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When acrylic resin absorbs water, it expands linearly by approximately 0.23%, which can affect the fit and function of the denture.

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Light-cured composites do not require mixing, which reduces porosity and staining. They also allow for better control over working time and increased color stability due to the use of aliphatic amines.

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Resin teeth are capable of forming chemical bonds with commonly used denture base resins, which allows for a stronger and more durable bond compared to porcelain teeth.

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Compressive and tensile strengths of spherical alloys are greatest at normal trituration time.

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According to the text, a luting agent must be sufficiently fluid to flow into a continuous film of 25 µm thickness or less without fragmentation.

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After an amalgam restoration has been carved, it is important to lightly burnish the surface because burnishing increases the amalgam’s resistance to corrosion

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The setting mechanism of light-cured resins involves free radical polymerization initiated by light, which causes the material to contract away from the light source (typically the external surface).

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Polycarboxylate cement is a luting agent that provides adhesion to calcified dental tissues