Biomaterial Database

Finishing composite restorative materials. 1990

F Wilson, and J R Heath, and D C Watts

Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Manchester, U.K.

A clinically realistic in vitro study was performed to determine the best method for smoothing trimmed surfaces of seven composite restorative materials. Soflex discs produced the smoothest surface, and little advantage appeared to be gained by prior smoothing of the surface with stones or points. A polishing paste, even when used with intermediate finishing agents, produced a rougher surface than that left by the discs.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008027	Light	That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the visible, ultraviolet, and infrared range.	Light, Visible,Photoradiation,Radiation, Visible,Visible Radiation,Photoradiations,Radiations, Visible,Visible Light,Visible Radiations
D003188	Composite Resins	Synthetic resins, containing an inert filler, that are widely used in dentistry.	Composite Resin,Resin, Composite,Resins, Composite
D003762	Dental Instruments	Hand-held tools or implements especially used by dental professionals for the performance of clinical tasks.	Instrument, Dental,Dental Instrument,Instruments, Dental
D003775	Dental Polishing	Creation of a smooth and glossy surface finish on a denture or amalgam.	Dental Burnishing,Dental Finishing,Burnishing, Dental,Finishing, Dental,Polishing, Dental
D013499	Surface Properties	Characteristics or attributes of the outer boundaries of objects, including molecules.	Properties, Surface,Property, Surface,Surface Property