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Smear Layer

Adherent debris produced when cutting the enamel or dentin in cavity preparation. It is about 1 micron thick and its composition reflects the underlying dentin, although different quantities and qualities of smear layer can be produced by the various instrumentation techniques. Its function is presumed to be protective, as it lowers dentin permeability. However, it masks the underlying dentin and interferes with attempts to bond dental material to the dentin.
Also Known As:
Layer, Smear
Networked: 1348 relevant articles (205 outcomes, 421 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Thrombosis (Thrombus)
2. Dentin Sensitivity
3. Nonvital Tooth (Endodontically-Treated Teeth)
4. Periodontal Diseases (Periodontal Disease)
5. Infections

Experts

1. Tay, Franklin R: 24 articles (11/2020 - 01/2002)
2. Pashley, David H: 19 articles (08/2015 - 01/2002)
3. Tagami, Junji: 17 articles (11/2021 - 06/2010)
4. Nakajima, Masatoshi: 12 articles (04/2022 - 01/2011)
5. Sampaio, José Eduardo Cezar: 10 articles (01/2015 - 10/2003)
6. Prati, Carlo: 9 articles (06/2020 - 02/2002)
7. Gutknecht, Norbert: 9 articles (03/2020 - 10/2007)
8. Tay, F R: 9 articles (11/2010 - 01/2000)
9. Matsumoto, Koukichi: 9 articles (02/2008 - 06/2002)
10. Hosaka, Keiichi: 8 articles (04/2022 - 01/2011)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Smear Layer:
1. Edetic Acid (EDTA)FDA Link
2. Citric Acid (Citrate)FDA LinkGeneric
3. SolutionsIBA
4. Sodium Hypochlorite (Clorox)IBA
5. Tetracycline (Achromycin)FDA LinkGeneric
6. AcidsIBA
7. ChitosanIBA
8. Root Canal IrrigantsIBA
9. maleic acid (maleate)IBA
10. ErbiumIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Solid-State Lasers
2. Lasers (Laser)
3. Semiconductor Lasers
4. Root Canal Preparation
5. Retreatment