total-etch
Definitions
Pertaining to adhesive systems for bonding fillings to teeth that require the application of phosphoric acid in a separate etching step .
Examples
“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.”
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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