ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

What limits the strength of bonding agent if not removed?
  1. Acid
  2. Smear layer
  3. Etching
  4. Primer
Explanation
Answer: B - The smear layer limits the strength of the bonding agent if not removed. The smear layer is a thin layer of debris on enamel and dentin resulting from the cavity-preparation process. It is weakly held to the tooth’s surface and must be removed for the bonding agent to adhere.
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