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Review
. 2018 Mar 14;6(3):568-573.
doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.147. eCollection 2018 Mar 15.

Acid Etching as Surface Treatment Method for Luting of Glass-Ceramic Restorations, part 1: Acids, Application Protocol and Etching Effectiveness

Emilija Bajraktarova-Valjakova  1 , Anita Grozdanov  2 , Ljuben Guguvcevski  1 , Vesna Korunoska-Stevkovska  1 , Biljana Kapusevska  1 , Nikola Gigovski  1 , Aneta Mijoska  1 , Cvetanka Bajraktarova-Misevska  3
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Review

Acid Etching as Surface Treatment Method for Luting of Glass-Ceramic Restorations, part 1: Acids, Application Protocol and Etching Effectiveness

Emilija Bajraktarova-Valjakova et al. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. .

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this review is to represent acids that can be used as surface etchant before adhesive luting of ceramic restorations, placement of orthodontic brackets or repair of chipped porcelain restorations. Chemical reactions, application protocol, and etching effect are presented as well.

Study selection: Available scientific articles published in PubMed and Scopus literature databases, scientific reports and manufacturers' instructions and product information from internet websites, written in English, using following search terms: "acid etching, ceramic surface treatment, hydrofluoric acid, acidulated phosphate fluoride, ammonium hydrogen bifluoride", have been reviewed.

Results: There are several acids with fluoride ion in their composition that can be used as ceramic surface etchants. The etching effect depends on the acid type and its concentration, etching time, as well as ceramic type. The most effective etching pattern is achieved when using hydrofluoric acid; the numerous micropores and channels of different sizes, honeycomb-like appearance, extruded crystals or scattered irregular ceramic particles, depending on the ceramic type, have been detected on the etched surfaces.

Conclusion: Acid etching of the bonding surface of glass - ceramic restorations is considered as the most effective treatment method that provides a reliable bond with composite cement. Selective removing of the glassy matrix of silicate ceramics results in a micromorphological three-dimensional porous surface that allows micromechanical interlocking of the luting composite.

Keywords: Acid etching; Acidulated phosphate fluoride; Ammonium hydrogen bifluoride; Ceramic surface treatment; Hydrofluoric acid.

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