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ReviewDentistry journal2021

Effect of Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness of Nano-Hybrid and Nano-Filling Composite Resins: A Systematic Review.

Robinson Jaramillo-Cartagena, Eider J López-Galeano, Federico Latorre-Correa, Andrés A Agudelo-Suárez

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Review in Dentistry journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 45 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

45 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. Influence of Immediate Post-Bleaching Polishing on Enamel Color, Morphology, and Sensitivity: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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  17. The Multilayer Flowable Injection Technique for Highly Esthetic Restorations.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Robinson Jaramillo-CartagenaFaculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia.
Eider J López-GaleanoFaculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia.
Federico Latorre-CorreaFaculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia.
Andrés A Agudelo-SuárezFaculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0002-8079-807X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe polishing of surface roughness is an important characteristic of composite resins and is directly related to the longevity of the restoration and patient comfort. Different polishing systems utilize different protocols, as reported in the literature. This systematic review (SR) aimed to synthesize and analyze the available scientific evidence about the effect of polishing systems on the surface roughness of nano-hybrid and nano-filling composite resins.

methodsThe study protocol of this SR was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews -PROSPERO- (CRD4201705653). A search was conducted in PubMed-Medline, Scopus, LILACS, EMBASE, for the period 2007-2020. Quality appraisal and a descriptive analysis of the papers that met the inclusion criteria were conducted.

results18 records were included. Seven polishing systems (PS) of one step were found, seven PS of two steps, eight PS of three steps, three PS of four steps, and four PS of five steps. Polishing protocols (PP) varied, with application times ranging from 10 s to 60 s with speeds between 10,000 and 30,000 RPM. Regarding composition, the aluminum oxide was one of the most important components used to achieve a smooth surface.

conclusionsMultistep polishing systems were the most effective (i.e., Astropol and Sof-Lex Discs).

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composite resinsdentaldental polishingfinishingsystematic reviews as topic

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PMID34436007
PMCPMC8391685

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