Influence of polishing system on the surface roughness of flowable and regular-viscosity bulk fill composites

Lindiane Cogo Rigo, Dimorvan Bordin, Vinicius Pavesi Fardin, Paulo G. Coelho, Timothy G. Bromage, Andre Reis, Ronaldo Hirata

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Abstract

This study evaluated the influence of polishing protocols on the surface roughness of flowable and regular bulk fill composites. Five bulk fill composites were tested: SureFil SDR Flow (SDR), Tetric EvoFlow Bulk fill (TEF), Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable (FIF), Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill (TEC), and Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior (FIP). Two polishing protocols were tested: Sof-Lex and Astropol. Astropol created a smoother surface for FIP (P < .05); however, the polishing protocol did not influence surface roughness on TEC (P > .05). SDR, TEF, and FIF exhibited rougher surfaces when polished. Sof-Lex created rougher surfaces for bulk fill composites. It was concluded that surface roughness was related to material composition rather than the polishing system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e79-e86
JournalInternational Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
Volume38
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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