Preparation of TOOTH surfaces and DENTAL MATERIALS with etching agents, usually phosphoric acid, to roughen the surface to increase adhesion or osteointegration.
Synonyms: Dental Acid Etching, Acid Etching, Dental, Etching, Dental Acid
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91; was see under BONDING, DENTAL 1977-90 ,etching of tooth surface to increase adhesion of resins; do not use for etching of metal appliances for better adhesion ( = specific appliance (IM) + METALLURGY (NIM) ); do not use for etching of veneers or resins ( = specific dent restoration); DF: ACID ETCHING DENT ,91(77); was see under BONDING, DENTAL 1977-90
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