Research Article

Effect of Airborne Particle Abrasion on Microtensile Bond Strength of Total-Etch Adhesives to Human Dentin

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Scanning electron microscope (SEM) at backscattered electrons images of a Type 2 failure (adhesive fracture between adhesive agent and dentin plus partial cohesive fracture in the composite restoration) (PB-A). (a) Magnification ×100. d: dentin and c: composite. (b) Dentinal tubules are evident at higher magnification (×1000).
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