The effects of oxalate treatment on the smear layer of ground surfaces of human dentine

D. H. Pashley, S. E. Galloway

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Abstract

The layer was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy and by measurement of hydraulic conductance before and after 2-min topical treatment with potassium chloride, neutral potassium oxalate, half-neutralized oxalic acid or both neutral and acidic oxalates. The treated smear layers were then re-evaluated microscopically and functionally both before and after acid challenge. The layers treated with KCl were not altered either microscopically or functionally and were susceptible to acid etching. Dentine surfaces treated with either oxalate solutions became less permeable and were acid-resistant.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)731-737
Number of pages7
JournalArchives of Oral Biology
Volume30
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • General Dentistry
  • Cell Biology

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