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Polishing a restoration creates a smooth surface that simulates the glossy appearance of the patient’s enamel. As a final action, polishing is the last step to optimize the success of the restoration, but a no less critical step than anything that came before it.
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There are many benefits to finishing and polishing. When polishing, smooth the edges of the surface and reconstruct the functional anatomy of the restored tooth, creating an unnoticeable restoration edge without cavities. The glossy surface of a polished restoration also creates a plaque-resistant environment for the patient, making it easier to clean and thus contributing to the health of the patient’s gingival tissue. These factors lead to longer restoration life. Polishing follows immediately after contouring and finishing. It usually starts with pre-polish, removing the scratches that may have occurred during finishing. Next is the high gloss polishing and an enamel-like shine is achieved. However, not all resin composites give the same surface roughness. Different variables influence this factor, some of which come from the materials themselves and some are external. Internal factors include the type of material and fillers, and the shape, size and distribution of fillers. Polymerization, resin composition, and adhesion durability between the filler and matrix also affect success. The external factors lie in the finishing and polishing technique. These include the flexibility and shape of the polishing instruments, which polish is used and the associated hardness. Unlike the finishing stage, which captures the shape and texture of the restoration, polishing involves making the restoration shine so that the patient no longer notices the restoration in his mouth.
WHAT ARE DENTAL COMPOSITES?
POLISHING
UNIVERSAL COMPOSITES
Henry Schein Finishing & Polishing Discs
POLYMERIZATION
ESTHETIC COMPOSITES
Henry Schein Composite Polishers
POSTERIOR COMPOSITES
SPECIAL APPLICATION COMPOSITE
ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITES
BULK FILL COMPOSITES
Henry Schein Diamond Polish Paste
FLOWABLE COMPOSITES
BIOCOMPATIBLE COMPOSITES
BIOACTIVE COMPOSITES
Micerium Enamel Plus Shiny
Microcopy Neobur Esthetic Finishers
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