Which of the Following Statement(s) Is(are) True of Denture Soft

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true of denture soft liners?

• A) They may be used for patients with severe undercuts of the edentulous ridges.
• B) Silicone liners harden as time passes, because they contain plasticizer.
• C) The hardness of the long-term acrylic materials increases slowly as the plasticizer is leached out by exposure to oral fluids.
• D) A, B, and C are true statements.
• E) A and C are true statements.

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Definitions:

Hostile Sexism

A form of sexism characterized by overtly negative attitudes and behaviors towards individuals, based on their gender, often manifesting in discrimination or aggression.

Sex Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender, which can affect opportunities in employment, education, and beyond.

Gender Construction

Gender construction is the process by which societies and cultures define and build concepts of masculinity, femininity, and gender roles.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is typically couched in terms of positive stereotypes and affection toward women, but which ultimately supports gender inequality.