Can Specular Gloss Measurements Predict the Effectiveness of Finishing/Polishing Protocols in Dental Polymers? A Systematic Review and Linear Mixed-effects Prediction Model.
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DOI: 10.2341/21-027-lit
Abstract: PURPOSE The current gold standard measure to assess polishing efficacy is surface roughness (SR) assessed in laboratory research. Specular gloss (SG) has been negatively correlated to SR, which raises the following question: Can SG be… read more here.
Keywords: prediction model; finishing polishing; effectiveness finishing; specular gloss ... See more keywords
Comparison of Different Finishing and Polishing Systems on Surface Roughness and Bacterial Adhesion of Resin Composite
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15217415
Abstract: Insufficient dental restoration finishing and polishing may lead to plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation, staining, caries, and esthetic impairment. Here, the effect of two finishing and polishing systems on surface roughness and bacterial adhesion were evaluated.… read more here.
Keywords: finishing polishing; surface roughness; surface; polishing systems ... See more keywords