title: Effect of a hydraulic jet prophylaxis system on composites.
abstract: Because air-powered devices that remove surface stain from teeth are commercially available, recent literature concerning the effect of the hydraulic jet prophylaxis system on oral tissues and restorative materials was reviewed. A study designed to compare the volume loss by different types of composites abraded by this system revealed a relatively high rate of abrasion for the small-particle composite compared with composites containing larger filler particles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Reel
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abrams
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D003188:Composite Resins; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010316:Particle Size; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012964:Sodium / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D013499:Surface Properties; D014867:Water / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001639:Bicarbonates; C029012:Composite Dental Resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D011140:Polyurethanes; D014867:Water; C036885:prisma-fil; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; C059919:Estilux posterior; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012964:Sodium