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Effect of etchant time on microleakage.

G A Crim1, J S Shay

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Louisville, KY 40292.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Reduced enamel etching times can achieve satisfactory marginal sealing, particularly beneficial for young patients. A fifteen-second etch provides good marginal sealing in dental enamel.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Achieving effective marginal sealing is crucial for the longevity of dental restorations.
  • Traditional enamel etching protocols often involve longer etching times, which may cause patient discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of reduced enamel etching times on achieving satisfactory marginal sealing.
  • To determine if a shorter etching duration is sufficient for optimal dental restoration outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated the effects of a fifteen-second enamel etch on marginal sealing.
  • Utilized established methods to assess the quality of marginal seal in dental enamel.

Main Results:

  • Satisfactory marginal sealing was achieved with reduced enamel etching times.
  • A fifteen-second etch proved effective in creating good marginal sealing in enamel.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced enamel etching times are viable for achieving adequate marginal sealing.
  • Shorter etching protocols, like a fifteen-second etch, offer a practical and effective option, especially for pediatric dental patients.

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