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3-D surface profile analysis: different finishing methods for resin composites.

L Marigo1, M Rizzi, G La Torre

  • 1Istituto di Clinica Odontoiatrica, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Policlinico Agostino Gemelli, Largo A Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.

Operative Dentistry
|November 9, 2001
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The Enhance and Multi-step finishing systems provided the best surface smoothness for both microfilled and hybrid resin composites used in dental restorations. These methods ensure optimal esthetic outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Esthetic Dentistry
  • Surface Finishing and Polishing

Background:

  • Esthetic restorations using resin composites require effective finishing and polishing for optimal clinical performance and patient satisfaction.
  • The surface characteristics of resin composites significantly influence their longevity, plaque accumulation, and esthetic appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of four different finishing and polishing systems on microfilled and hybrid resin composites.
  • To determine which system yields the smoothest surface, assessed by multiple quantitative roughness parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Microfilled and hybrid resin composites were condensed into molds and cured.
  • Samples were divided into four groups and subjected to finishing/polishing using Enhance, Sof-Lex, Multi-step systems, and Identoflex points.

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  • Surface roughness was quantitatively analyzed using a 3-D surface profiler, measuring parameters such as Ra, rms, PV, Rsk, and Rku.

    • Main Results:

    • Both the Enhance system and the Multi-step system demonstrated superior finishing and polishing capabilities for both tested resin composite materials.
    • Quantitative analysis revealed significantly smoother surfaces with these two systems compared to others.
    • Statistical analysis (ANOVA and Sheffé's test) confirmed significant differences in surface roughness among the tested methods.

    Conclusions:

    • The Enhance and Multi-step finishing systems are recommended for achieving optimal surface smoothness in esthetic restorations with microfilled and hybrid resin composites.
    • Quantitative 3-D surface profiling provides an accurate and error-free method for evaluating finishing and polishing effectiveness.