polishing composite preps

[steven87]

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sup so what do u guys use to polish composite mainly anteriors class 3/4/5 and do u guys recommend any website to buy the burrs cause the crap at my skewl store is pretty crappy. thx

 

[tinker bell]

Prefinishing with fine, & super fine diamond. Then use soflex dish from coarse to extra fine to polish. Jiffy brush, Kerr (gray & blue cups) are also one of the best things to polish. I like Kerr polishing cup for occlusal. Using soflex dish for class 3, 4. Be careful with class 5 because u can cut up the gum and ruin your composite color that way

 

[GoGatorsDMD]

get some enhancers/enhanced tip polishers. takes care of all the scratches and leaves a real nice surface. all you need after that is to put on a high shine.

 

[BuckeyMcGee]

Prime and bond gives it a nice glaze, works for preclinical practicals but would advise against it once in the clinic - not clinically acceptable. The discs and enhanced points mentioned work fairly well, finish it up with a jiffy brush and you'll have a nicely polished composite.🙂

 

[m-dmd]

And then to finish, a sealant (specifically formulated for sealing composites) is an excellant finisher, since not only does it make it look purtier, but it also seals the microcracks that you create when polishing, ie making the resin last longer. I don't know if we can list specific products, but I have a favorite that I use.

 

[lionelhutz]

I use these Occlubrushes at the end (after soflex disks and all). It gives my composites a beautiful shine.

http://www.kerrdental.com/index/kerrdental-finishingpolishing-occlubrush-2

 

[Dutchboy]

PermaSeal is the bomb!