Excess Water Left from the Etching Procedure Is Removed by Gentle

question 14

Multiple Choice

Excess water left from the etching procedure is removed by gentle drying with air:

• A) until the dentin is bone dry.
• B) but the dentin is left moist so that it glistens.
• C) but the dentin should be left wet with etchant for bonding.
• D) until a puddle of water remains in the bottom of the cavity preparation.

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