Self-etch

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to adhesive systems for bonding fillings to teeth that combine the etching and priming phases into a single step.

    "A common step usually ignored in self-etch adhesives is the air-drying after adhesive application."

Example

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"A common step usually ignored in self-etch adhesives is the air-drying after adhesive application."

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