acid etchant and cavity bonding Flashcards by Olivia Donnarose | Brainscape

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acid etch

A

acid placed on the enamel of the tooth by removing the smear layer to open the pores for better retention or adhesion of bonded material

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how should a properly etched surface look

A

frosty

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how long should acid etch stay on the tooth surface for

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15-30 seconds

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