Which of the Following Chemicals Is Used to Prepare the Dentinal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following chemicals is used to prepare the dentinal tooth surface for placement of glass ionomer cement?

• A) 35% phosphoric acid
• B) 10% polyacrylic acid
• C) A rotary cutting instrument such as a diamond bur
• D) Nothing; it bonds to calcium without surface preparation

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