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An evaluation of the effects of different polishing agents on the surface roughness of porcelain

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry

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Title An evaluation of the effects of different polishing agents on the surface roughness of porcelain
 
Creator Zakaria, Maan R.
Al Hadithy, Rawaa H.
 
Description Background: Rough porcelain surface due to faulty glazing technique or occlusal adjustment can cause grinding of opposing structure and tissue irritation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different polishing agents on the surface roughness of adjusted porcelain in comparison to applied glaze.
Methods and Materials: Thirty five porcelain specimens resembling flat-back facing (metal porcelain buttons) were fabricated according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The specimens were randomly divided into five groups according to the type of surface treatment tested. Each group consisted of seven specimens and the groups were distributed as follows: Group I: Applied glazed; Group II: Polished porcelain using dental pumice; Group III: Polished porcelain using Dentalloy polishing paste; Group IV: Polished porcelain using Dentaurum universal polishing paste and Group V: Polished porcelain using Al203 paste. The surface roughness evaluation of the specimens was carried out by a surface roughness analyzer device (profilometer).
Results: Statistical analysis showed no significance between porcelain samples polished by Dentaurum universal polishing paste and those subjected to applied glaze. Both techniques provided better smoothness than the rest polishing procedures.
Conclusion: Final polishing of rough porcelain surface by Dentaurum universal polishing paste can be considered as an alternative to reglazing adjusted surfaces of porcelain restorations regarding the technique sensitivity and time consuming related to the latter procedure.
 
Publisher College of dentistry/ University of baghdad
 
Date 2017-01-30
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
Identifier http://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/1617
 
Source Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry; Vol 18 No 2 (2006); 15-21
2311-5270
1680-0087
 
Language en
 
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