Using a polyurea resin-bonded mounted wheel, dental resin composites and porcelain are polished precisely.

BackgroundThe success of dental restorations depends on achieving adequate surface integrity. However, grinding and polishing are generally ineffective because of the special physical and chemical compositions and properties of the composites. Polyurea resin is an elastomer with high elasticity, abrasion resistance, heat resistance, and toughness. When it is used as a bond, grinding wheels with high grain grip strength can be fabricated.ObjectiveWe fabricated a mounted wheel with a polyurea resin as the bond and used it to polish a composite resin and porcelain under clinical polishing conditions. The effects of the approach on the polished surface roughness and morphology were evaluated with respect to the type of mounted wheel, initial surface roughness, abrasive particle size, and polishing time.MethodsThis study fabricates a mounted wheel with polyurea resin as the bond and uses it to polish composite resin and porcelain under clinical polishing conditions. The effects of the approach on the polished surface roughness and morphology are evaluated against the type of mounted wheel, initial surface roughness, abrasive particle size, and polishing time.ResultsAmong single-crystal diamond, siliconcon carbide (GC), and alumina (WA) abrasive grains, diamond abrasive grains produced the best finish for most tested resin composites. However, WA abrasive grains are effective for polishing Estenia (it has the highest filler content). The polishing performance of the porcelain varied with the initial surface roughness and abrasive particle diameter.ConclusionThis study provides guidance for improving and developing mounted wheels for clinical applications.