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  • Title: In vitro analysis of 'smear layer' on human dentine using ac-impedance spectroscopy.
    Author: Eldarrat AH, High AS, Kale GM.
    Journal: J Dent; 2004 Sep; 32(7):547-54. PubMed ID: 15304300.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To analyse smear layers on human dentine using ac-impedance spectroscopy. METHODS: Dentine samples were prepared from extracted, sound, third molars. Impedance measurements were carried out on dentine samples before and after etching. After measuring, samples were examined under scanning electron microscope (SEM) to correlate electrical measurements with structure. RESULTS: Marked differences in impedance before and after etching were demonstrated. SEM investigation showed that a smear layer overlies dentine surfaces before etching, but completely disappeared after etching, leaving open dentinal tubules. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical removal of smear layers is still subjective. This objective method, based on combined ac-impedance and admittance measurement in vitro, has the potential to allow development of standardised techniques and if developed further may be of use in vivo.
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