When restoring a tooth with resin material, acid etching can do all of the following except______________?

Correct answer: B. Permit chemical bonding between resin and enamel

  • A. Increase the surface area
  • B. Permit chemical bonding between resin and enamel
  • C. Create surface irregularities in enamel for better mechanical retention of resin
  • D. Condition the tooth surface for better wetting

Explanation

Acid etching produces microporosities, increases effective surface area, and improves wetting, allowing micromechanical retention. It does not itself create a chemical bond between resin and enamel.

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