The continuous brushing acid-etch technique.

H Baharav; H S Cardash; M Helft; J Langsam

doi:10.1016/0022-3913(87)90137-5

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The continuous brushing acid-etch technique.

H Baharav·H S Cardash·M Helft·J Langsam

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Abstract

The continuous brushing of an acid-etching agent onto the enamel surface of an extracted tooth resulted in a more debris-free surface. SEM photomicrographs showed dissolution of some of the apatite crystals and a reduction in size of the remaining crystals, thus increasing the potential space between them for retention of unfilled composite.

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H Baharav, H S Cardash, M Helft, J Langsam. 1987. The continuous brushing acid-etch technique.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(87)90137-5

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