Abstract
What does polishing oral hard tissues and restorations accomplish? The two parts of this review will describe the effect of polishing on various restorative materials and teeth; the development of biofilm and adherence of plaque to teeth and restorations; the effects of unpolished versus polished surfaces on gingival health and longevity of restoration; and techniques for polishing various restorative materials.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 31-38 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Northwest dentistry |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Jul 2011 |
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