Research Article

Physical-Mechanical Properties and Micromorphology of Calcium Cements Exposed to Polyacrylic and Phosphoric Acids

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Scanning electron microscopy images (400x) of Hydro C (H) and Life (L) cements after storing in water for 7 days with (a) no treatment; (b) phosphoric acid conditioning and rinsing; (c) rinsing only; and (d) polyacrylic acid conditioning and rinsing.
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