MeSH definition : Preparation of TOOTH surfaces and DENTAL MATERIALS with etching agents, usually phosphoric
acid, to roughen the surface to increase adhesion or osteointegration.;
MeSH annotation : etching of tooth surface to increase adhesion of resins; do not use for etching of
metal appliances for better adhesion ( specific appliance (IM) METALLURGY (NIM)
); do not use for etching of veneers or resins ( specific dent restoration); DF:
ACID ETCHING DENT;
Preparation of TOOTH surfaces and DENTAL MATERIALS with etching agents, usually phosphoric
acid, to roughen the surface to increase adhesion or osteointegration.
Allowable qualifiers