Trichloroacetic acid, a strong acid, has been used by dentists for chemical cautery of hypertrophic tissue  and aphthous ulcers; its mechanism of action is, BOUCHERS P 194
A. Thermodynamic action
B. Activation of tissue enzymes
C. Osmotic pressure
D. Protein precipitation (PPT)
E. Neutralization

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Protein precipitation (PPT)

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