A Comparative Evaluation of Six Prophylaxis Pastes, Cups, and Brushes on the Gloss of Three Restorative Materials

Author : Mawadh Abdulrahman Demyati

Abstract :Purpose: To compare the effect of different combination of prophylaxis-polishing pastes and cups/brushes on the surface gloss of three restorative materials (Filtek Z350, Tetric N-Ceram, and Ionofil Plus AC). Methods: Ninety disk-shaped specimens were prepared from each material, thermocycled, and randomly allocated into nine groups with 10 specimens each. Specimens were measured at baseline for gloss. Then, prophylaxis polishing pastes and cups/brushes were used, according to the instructions of the manufacturers. The second time measurements for gloss were completed. Results: The mean change of gloss among the three materials was statistically significant (P<0.0001). The two-way interaction terms “material and brush,” “material and paste,” and “brush and paste” indicated a statistically significant difference in mean change of gloss (P<0.0001, P<0.0001, and P<0.0001, respectively). The three-way interaction terms “material and brush and paste” showed a statistically significant difference in mean change of gloss (P<0.0001).

Keywords :Prophylaxis-polishing pastes, Surface gloss, Restorative materials, Thermocycled

Conference Name :International Conference and Exhibition on Dental Medicine & Dental Implants (ICEDMDI-25)

Conference Place Medina, Saudi Arabia

Conference Date 3rd Feb 2025