What Is Done to the Dentinal Surface Following Etching

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is done to the dentinal surface following etching?

• A) Dried to remove the smear layer
• B) Dried to lower the surface tension
• C) Left moist to keep the collagen fibrils fluffed up
• D) Left moist to prevent oozing of fluid from the dentinal tubules

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