Fine polishing of Cerec inlays using diamond polishing systems
Kunzelmann, K.H.; Hickel, R.
Deutsche Zahnarztliche Zeitschrift 45(10): 680-682
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-1029 PMID: 2269080 Document Number: 363974
The surface roughness of Cerec-inlays after polishing with diamond polishing pastes or Diafinish-disks was compared to polishing with aluminium oxide disks (AOD). SEM evaluation of the occlusal surface of extracted teeth revealed that diamond polishing pastes or Diafinish-disks produced smoother surfaces than AOD. The pastes, however, damaged the bonding resin. It is recommended to use AOD and diamond polishing systems for the approximal surfaces of the inlays extraorally. Intraorally AOD or Diafinish-disks are recommended.