Question

All of the following statements regarding self cure as compared to heat cure are true, except:

• A. Self cure has lower molecular weight
• B. Self cure has higher residual monomer content
• C. Self cure is more porous
• D. Self cure has more transverse strength

Hint:

Self-cure resins typically have lower strength compared to heat-cure resins, but their advantages lie in their ease of use and ability to cure without additional heat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The statement that is NOT true regarding self cure as compared to heat cure is: “Self cure has more transverse strength”. The other statements are generally true: - Self cure has lower molecular weight than heat cure. - Self cure has higher residual monomer content than heat cure. - Self cure is more porous than heat cure. 
However, the statement "Self cure has more transverse strength" is not universally true. The strength of a self-cure resin may depend on various factors such as the type of resin, the formulation, and the curing conditions. In some cases, self-cure resins may have lower transverse strength than heat-cured resins, while in other cases, they may have similar or higher strength. 
Therefore, it is not accurate to make a generalization about the transverse strength of self-cure resins compared to heat-cured resins. In general, both self-cure and heat-cured resins have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between the two depends on various factors such as the clinical situation, the properties of the material, and the preference of the clinician.