Performance of different polishing techniques for Vita ceramic restorations / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To compare the effects of different polishing techniques on the surface roughness of ceramic surfaces,provi-ding reference to restoration polishing in clinic.Methods:70 disc-shaped ceramic specimens were randomly divided into 7 groups(n=10).The glazing treated samples were served as the controls(group 1),the rest samples were treated by white aluminum oxide stone only(group 2)or followed by the polishing head of Ceramiste(group 3),Ceramiste and Ceramaster(group 4),Komer porcelain (group 5),Komer zirconium oxide(group 6)and EVE zirconium oxide,respectively.Roughness of the ceramic samples(including Ra,Rz and Rp)was measured with surface profilometry after different process and the data were analyzed by one way ANOVA.The surface characteristics of the specimens were observed by scanning electron microscopy.Results:The Ra and Rp of group 2 and 3 was higher than those of group 1(P <0.05).The Rz of group 2,3,4 and 5 was higher than that of group 1(P <0.05).Conclusion:Polishers interspersed with diamond grit may achieve a finish equal in smoothness to the glazed surface.