Its opening up the pores of the enamel so a material can make a mechanical lock with the tooth to make a restoration.
ReadyToLaunch on November 30th, -0001
I know what acid etching is of the enamel during a dental procedure. It is used to clean the tooth before any bonding agent is used to make a restoration stick. Almost like a primer before paint is applied.
Xfactor on November 30th, -0001
Etching removes any debris that might be on the tooth as well as roughens up the surface. This creates many tiny “pockets” on the tooth so that when the liquid bonding agent “the glue” gets applied to the tooth, it flows into the little pockets so that the filling will hold on tight to your tooth.
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ALES LOMBERGAR is one of the few artisans in Europe who still practice the ancient art of glass acid etching which flourished in the late 19th century. Decorations are applied with resin resists by hand and then exposed to acid baths, with no machinery used. More information here.
Gideeup
on November 30th, -0001
Its opening up the pores of the enamel so a material can make a mechanical lock with the tooth to make a restoration.
ReadyToLaunch
on November 30th, -0001
I know what acid etching is of the enamel during a dental procedure. It is used to clean the tooth before any bonding agent is used to make a restoration stick. Almost like a primer before paint is applied.
Xfactor
on November 30th, -0001
Etching removes any debris that might be on the tooth as well as roughens up the surface. This creates many tiny “pockets” on the tooth so that when the liquid bonding agent “the glue” gets applied to the tooth, it flows into the little pockets so that the filling will hold on tight to your tooth.