“…154,155,156 The pH of self-etch and self-adhesive materials directly relates to their reduced potential, as compared to that of phosphoric acid, 157,158 to etch the highly-mineralized enamel. 25,155,156,157,159,160,161,162,163,164 Hence, increasing its surface area and creating deep etch-pits remains important for the achievement of an effective and durable bond to enamel.…”