Designed to etch and prepare dentin and enamel for composite fillings, veneers, braces, and tooth gems.Ā The product Type is 37 percent phosphoric acid etch.
The product is used for etching. Etching is prepping the tooth's surface for tooth gem application.Ā Acid etching is the use of anĀ acidic substanceĀ to prepare the tooth's natural enamel for the application of an adhesive. The acid roughens the surface microscopically, increasing retention of resin sealant. Etching of dental enamel with acid removes the smear layer and opens enamel tubules.Ā