The quality of etched enamel in different regions and tooth types and its significance in bonding and the development of white spot lesions
CONCLUSIONS: Based on SEM and μCT, there is greater aprismatic enamel and inferior etch quality in the cervical regions of all tooth types and is clinically significant in explaining the failure of sealant retention and the propensity for white spot lesions.PMID:33760026 | DOI:10.2319/090120-761.1
Source: The Angle Orthodontist - Category: Dentistry Authors: Elisabeth C Barnhart Phillip M Campbell Amal Noureldin Katie Julien Peter H Buschang Source Type: research