Prosthodontics • NEET MDS
Most accurate = Addition silicone PVS.
Alginate = irreversible hydrocolloid.
Agar = reversible hydrocolloid.
Elastomeric ranking: Polysulfide least accurate.
Condensation silicone releases alcohol.
Polyether stiffest hydrophilic.
Addition silicone most accurate.
ZOE = mucostatic impression.
Working time affected by temperature.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Impression Materials Properties concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.