leucite-reinforced ceramic after different ceramic etching protocols. The microtensile test had
40 ceramic blocks (5× 5× 6 mm) assigned to five groups (n= 8), in accordance with the
following surface etching protocols: NE nonetched (control); 9HF: hydrofluoric (HF) acid
etching (9% HF)+ wash/dry; 4HF: 4% HF+ wash/dry; 5HF: 5% HF+ wash/dry; and 5HF+ N:
5% HF+ neutralizer+ wash/dry+ ultrasonic-cleaning. Etched ceramic surfaces were treated …