Potential of 5% tamarind extract gel as an etching agent: tensile strength and scanning electron microscope (SEM) evaluation
Background: Acid etching is a stage in obtaining bonds between composites and enamel. The application of acid to the enamel surface, however, can cause dissolution of hydroxyapatite and demineralisation of the enamel surface. Phosphoric acid, a strong acid, is an etching material that can reduce ena...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universitas Airlangga
2020-03-01
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Series: | Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi |
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Online Access: | https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/MKG/article/view/17752 |