The Capability of Cocoa Pulp Juice (Theobroma cacao L.) on Crown Dentin Smear Layer Removal

Abstract

Introduction: smear layer is a thin layer formed from tooth structure instrumentation which can prevent the restoration material bonds the tooth structure partial smear layer should be removed using dentin conditione.one of dentin conditioners that is often used is 10% polyacrylic acid. the natural ingredient that is thought to be an alternative to dentin conditioner is cocoa pulp juice because it contains many acidic compounds.