Why Should Primary Teeth Be Etched for Longer Periods of Time

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why should primary teeth be etched for longer periods of time than adult teeth?
1) The surface of the enamel has a prism pattern that is not well structured.
2) The enamel is considered aprismatic.
3) The enamel is less resistant to deep resin tag formation.
4) There is a greater likelihood of salivary contamination during etching.

• A) 1,2,3,4
• B) 1,2,3
• C) 1,2
• D) 3,4

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