Question 538 · LDEK · Adhesive systems

What are the results of over drying the cavity prep before application of the adhesive system?

  1. A. increase in adhesion force.
  2. B. increased permeability of smear layer for adhesive system.
  3. C. collapse of collagen fibres.
  4. D. creation of homogenous hybrid layer.
  5. E. reducing the risk of bacterial microleakage.
Hint

After etching, the demineralized dentin collagen network is supported by water; think about what happens when that water is removed.

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