Etching depth after 30 sec for orthodontic bracket with orthophosphoric acid is_________________?

Correct answer: A. 10 um - 20 um

  • A. 10 um - 20 um
  • B. 3 um - 9 um
  • C. 50 um - 110 um
  • D. 200 um - 250 um

Explanation

Thirty seconds of phosphoric-acid etching produces a relatively shallow micromechanical retention pattern in enamel, commonly around 10–20 μm for orthodontic bonding. The larger ranges would represent excessive or atypical demineralization depths.

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