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. A listing of available polishing materials is included in Part Two, which will appear in the July-August Northwest Dentistry.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 17-22 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Northwest dentistry |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - May 2011 |