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ArticleClinical oral investigations2019

Nine prophylactic polishing pastes: impact on discoloration, gloss, and surface properties of a CAD/CAM resin composite.

Anja Liebermann, Sebastian Spintzyk, Marcel Reymus, Ernst Schweizer, Bogna Stawarczyk

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Article in Clinical oral investigations, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Impact of Glazing, Coating, and Polishing on the Color Stability and Surface Properties of a 3D Printed Resin and Two Veneering Composite Resins.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2025
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Anja LiebermannDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Goethestraße 70, 80336, Munich, Germany. Anja.Liebermann@med.uni-muenchen.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1385-2195
Sebastian SpintzykSection Medical Materials Science & Technology, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstraße 2-8, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
Marcel ReymusDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Goethestraße 70, 80336, Munich, Germany.
Ernst SchweizerSection Medical Materials Science & Technology, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstraße 2-8, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
Bogna StawarczykDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Goethestraße 70, 80336, Munich, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo investigate discoloration reduction and changes of surface properties of a CAD/CAM resin composite after 14 days´ storage in red wine and polishing with nine different prophylactic polishing pastes (PPPs). MATERIALS AND

methodsRectangular discs (N = 172) were fabricated and polished (P4000) using GC Cerasmart (GC Europe) to investigate different polishing protocols with 1-4 related descending PPPs (22 in total): Cleanic/CLE-Kerr, CleanJoy/CLJ-Voco, Clean Polish/Super Polish/SPO-Kerr, Clinpro Prophy Paste/CPP-3M, Détartrine/DET-Septodont, Nupro/NUP-Dentsply Sirona, Prophy Paste CCS/CCS-Directa, Proxyt/PXT-Ivoclar Vivadent, and Zircate/ZIR Prophy Paste-Dentsply Sirona. Surface properties (roughness values (RV)/Ra, Rz, Rv, surface free energy (SFE), surface gloss (G), and discoloration (ΔE)) were analyzed before and after storage and additional polishing. Data were examined using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, three-way ANOVA followed by Tukey-B post hoc, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis H tests (α < 0.05).

resultsRegarding RV, CLE, followed by CCS, and CPP showed the highest values; the lowest presented SPO and DET (p < 0.001). No impact of PPP was observed on ΔE values (p = 0.160). The lowest SFE presented DET, followed by SPO; highest showed CCS followed by NUP and CPP (p < 0.001). Within G, lowest values were observed for CLE and NUP, followed by CCS, ZIP, and CLJ (p < 0.001); the highest presented SPO (p < 0.001). Polishing showed generally a positive impact on SFE values (p < 0.001-p = 0.007), except ZIP (p = 0.322) and CLE (p = 0.083). G increased and RV decreased after polishing (p < 0.001), except SPO, with no significant change for G (p = 0.786).

conclusionsPolishing with PPPs improves the surface properties and is generally recommended. The choice of PPP has a minor role in removing discolorations. Multi-step systems should be carried out conscientiously. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The proper selection of PPP is essential for the clinical outcome of surface properties of prosthetic restorations. Not every polishing paste leads to the same final surface quality.

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Dental Restoration, PermanentComposite ResinsComputer-Aided DesignDental PolishingDental ProphylaxisMaterials TestingSurface PropertiesTooth DiscolorationToothpastesWineComposite ResinsToothpastesCAD/CAM resin compositeDiscolorationProphylactic polishing pasteSurface free energySurface glossSurface roughness

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