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Sampling and Pretreatment of Tooth Enamel Carbonate for Stable Carbon and Oxygen Isotope Analysis
Published on: August 15, 2018
Surface analysis of etched molar enamel by gas adsorption
M F Orellana1, A E Nelson, J P R Carey
1Orofacial Sciences, Division of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143-0438, USA. maria.orellana@ucsf.edu
Abstract:
Much research has been devoted to the study of etched enamel, since it is critical to bonding. Currently, there are no precise data regarding the etched-enamel specific surface area. The aim of this study was to characterize, by two different methods, the surface of human dental enamel in vitro after being etched. It was hypothesized that differences would be observed between specimens in terms of specific surface area and grade of etching. Sixteen third molar enamel samples were etched for 30 sec with 37% phosphoric acid prior to being viewed by SEM. Etched enamel surfaces were graded according to the Galil and Wright classification. The total surface area of etched samples was determined by the BET gas absorption method. A substantial variability in total surface area was observed between and among samples. A Pearson's Correlation Coefficient showed a lack of relationship between etch pattern and total surface area.
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