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From: Protective role of ellagic acid in the adhesive interface after dental bleaching

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Experimental design of the study. (A,B) Separation of crown and root, followed by sectioning of tooth fragments to obtain buccal and lingual surfaces. (C) Embedding in acrylic resin discs. (D) Sample polishing. (E) Experimental groups. (F) Application of 35% phosphoric acid gel. (G) Application of ellagic acid. (H) Application of the adhesive system. (I) Application of the resin composite. (J,K) The resin composite block bonded to each fragment was sectioned into multiple sticks for the bond strength test.

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