Tooth-o-pedia:  Glossary of Dental Definitions

Definition: Acid Etching

Acid etching is a process to condition a surface. In dentistry acid etching is the use of an acidic mixture to microscopically roughen up the enamel and/or dentin of the tooth to help in retaining the filling in the tooth.

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