title: A method for assessing the relative abrasion of prophylaxis materials.
abstract: A method for assessing the relative abrasion of prophylaxis materials is described. The method utilizes irradiated human enamel and dentin specimens, and treatments are performed using a simulated prophylaxis procedure. Results obtained with this method indicate that variations in treatment time, load, and cup speed may influence the relative abrasion.
mesh_terms: D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D003804:Dentin / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D011868:Radioisotopes; D013997:Time Factors; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D011868:Radioisotopes