The effect of toothbrushing on a hybrid composite resin

Gary R. Goldstein, Todd Lerner

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Abstract

This study observed the effect of various toothpastes on a hybrid composite resin to determine the difference in surface roughness as measured by a profilometer. Slurries (100 gm dentifrice/100 gm H2O) of eight toothpastes were tested by brushing composite resin samples 20,000 times and recording changes in surface smoothness with a profile meter. The surface topography of a hybrid composite resin was altered by routine toothbrushing; the effect of Colgate toothpaste was a statistically smoother surface than found with the other dentifrices; and the surface topography of acrylic resin was altered less by Colgate, Crest, Viadent, and Supersmile than the more abrasive Shane, Sensodyne, Rembrandt, and Topol dentifrices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)498-500
Number of pages3
JournalThe Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume66
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oral Surgery

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