Rotary instrument finishing of microfilled and small-particle hybrid composite resins.

A. A. Boghosian*, R. G. Randolph, V. J. Jekkals

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Abstract

Tungsten carbide burs operated at high speeds for trimming and finishing microfilled composite resins are contraindicated as they disrupt the composite resin surface. Diamond burs operated at low speeds do not disrupt the surface on microfilled and small-particle hybrid composite resins. High-speed finishing with carbide burs on small-particle (hybrid) composite resins produces not only a nondisrupted surface but leaves the surface flat and smooth--free from the characteristic striations and grooves left by diamond burs. These results suggest that the rotary instruments used to finish a composite resin must be selected in accordance with the type of composite resins used.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)299-301
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American Dental Association (1939)
Volume115
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1987

Funding

This research was supported from Midwest Corp, Des Plaines,

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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