Influence of Polishing Methods on the Bonding Effectiveness and Durability of Different Resin Cements to Dentin

Figure 4

Representative SEM photographs of the resin-dentin interface treated with three resin cements at 2,000 times magnification. Etch-and-rinse resin cement with polishing A (a) and polishing B (b). Self-etch resin cement with polishing A (c) and polishing B (d). Self-adhesive resin cement with polishing A (e) and polishing B (f).

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