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Surface changes on dental materials. The influence of two different dentifrices on surface roughness measured by
G Johannsen1, G Redmalm, H Rydén
1Department of Periodontology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
Swedish Dental Journal
|January 1, 1989
Abstract:
Surface changes and wear resistance were investigated on eight different dental materials, using a laser reflexion technique and a profilometer. The tested materials were: (table; see text) The materials were subjected to brushing in a brushing machine, containing a toothpaste-water slurry. Two different toothpastes were used separately; Clinomyn and Colgate. The results showed that all the materials were to some extent affected by the brushing. Titanium was the most and SR Isosit N the least wear resistant material. Clinomyn and Colgate influenced the materials in different ways depending on their abrasive properties.