Choosing the right polishing products for transformative cosmetic dental results.
Restorative and cosmetic dentistry can help support a patient’s oral and overall health, boost their confidence, and transform their smile. Going far beyond ensuring proper bite and chewing capabilities, good esthetic and restoration work can improve the look and feel of teeth by making them shiny and smooth – and polishing plays a major role.
The right polishing tools and agents can transform cosmetic and restorative dental results. Find out which products give that impeccable final sheen.
The role of polishing products in restorative and cosmetic dentistry
When polishing acrylic, metal, porcelain, or other materials, different abrasives are required to achieve that perfect luster. For optimal patient outcomes, the products and techniques used must be compatible with the type of material being polished. Using the wrong polishing products for the material or over-polishing can cause micro-scratches, allowing bacteria, plaque, and stains to build up on the roughened surfaces. Rough surfaces can irritate the tongue and surrounding tissue, as the polished finish is more than just what patients see, they can also feel it. A smooth, glossy polish will provide a pleasing mouthfeel and better patient adaptation.
Products that make cosmetic and restorative dental work shine
The following products help practitioners achieve highly comfortable and beautifully smooth results for their patients.
Polishing Discs
These polishing discs are available in handy packs according to grit and size to streamline finishing and polishing. They feature a color-coded design for easy identification of grit sequence and come in a selection of disc thicknesses and flexibilities for different procedures. Additionally, the pop-on disc technology makes changing grits quick and easy. A complete polishing disc system kit is available to simplify organization and ensure everything needed is on hand, including an assortment of contouring and polishing discs, finishing and polishing strips, and a mandrel.
Polishing Strips
These polishing strips have an aluminum-oxide grit for polishing composite, ceramic, and glass ionomer dental restorations to polish interproximal areas and prevent plaque buildup. Available in wide and narrow, both fine/superfine and coarse/medium grits can be chosen according to the job at hand.
Polishing Paste
This diamond polishing paste comes preloaded in syringes for easy dispensing and cleanup. It gives a high-luster finish to porcelain, composite, gold, and other metals. Ensuring splatter-free applications during procedures, it also washes off effortlessly.
Polishing Points
These finishing and polishing points are flexible, abrasive tools for intermediate and finishing operations. Made of proprietary silicone rubber and aluminum oxide particles, they create the perfect finish on direct resin materials, including advanced nanocomposites. They also feature a reinforced mandrel for optimal torque and control. When stocked alongside silicone polishing cups and discs, practitioners can have a complete system at their fingertips.
Polisher Set
This pack of silicon and aluminum oxide polishers come as a disposable polisher set, featuring 20 cups, 20 midi-points, 20 inverted cones, and 3 CA mandrels. Ideal for clearing away excess dental material, removing stains, and polishing all composites, the choice of three different shapes enables an excellent final finish.
Conclusion
The right dental polishing products have the power to turn a great restoration into something to behold. By harnessing the potential of today’s advanced polishing products, dental practitioners can send patients home with smooth, comfortable teeth and beautiful, glowing smiles.
