Dental Etching
| Definition: |
Preparation of TOOTH surfaces, and of materials bonded to teeth or DENTAL IMPLANTS, with agents and methods which roughen the surface to facilitate adhesion. Agents include phosphoric or other acids (ACID ETCHING, DENTAL) and methods include LASERS. |
| Notes: |
coord with agent or method |
| Previously Indexed: |
Acid Etching, Dental (1977-2003) |
Dental Etching Categories.
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Acid Etching, Dental - Preparation of TOOTH surfaces and DENTAL MATERIALS with etching agents, usually phosphoric acid, to roughen the surface to increase adhesion or osteointegration. |
Dental Etching Definitions and Terms
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