What is one reason a clinician might process a denture in a laboratory flask rather than chair-side fabrication?
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Correct answer: Controlled polymerization gives better fit
Laboratory processing in a flask allows for controlled pressure and polymerization of acrylic resin, producing a denture base with better strength and adaptation than quick chair-side methods.
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