Total-etch
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Total-etch is an adjective meaning (dentistry) Pertaining to adhesive systems for bonding fillings to teeth that require the application of phosphoric acid in a separate etching step .
Meaning
(dentistry) Pertaining to adhesive systems for bonding fillings to teeth that require the application of phosphoric acid in a separate etching step .
Example Sentences
With the classic total-etch technique, both the enamel and dentin are etched with phosphoric acid.
As illustrated in Figure 12-1, dentin etching did not gain wide acceptance until Fusayama introduced the total-etch concept in 1979.
The total-etch system completely removes the smear layer using an acidic gel (usually phosphate acid) and demineralizes hydroxyapatite under the smear layer of the dentin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-etch, defluoridated, decalcifying, defluorinative, electroplated, dealuminated.
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