All factors govering dentine permeability EXCEPT_______________?

Correct answer: B. Fluid convection

  • A. Smear layer
  • B. Fluid convection
  • C. Length of dentinal tubules
  • D. Diffusion coefficient

Explanation

Smear layer, dentinal tubule length and the diffusion coefficient affect dentin permeability. Fluid convection describes a mode of fluid movement through dentin rather than a standard structural or diffusional factor governing its permeability.

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