Which of the following etching pattern is optimal for bonding?
High-Yield Explanation
Three types of etched patterns are noted. They are:
Type I: Etched enamel surface in which the center of enamel rods is dissolved with periphery intact
Type II: There is peripheral dissolution of enamel rods
Type III: It is a combination of the above two patterns
For optimum bond strength, Type I pattern is preferred.