title: Effect of finishing on the in vivo wear rate of a posterior composite resin.
abstract: A problem with posterior composites is an unacceptable wear level. One factor contributing to inadequate wear resistance may be the way the restoration is surfaced or finished. A clinical study was carried out to determine the influence of finishing on the wear rate of a posterior composite resin. Except for the first 30 days, the resistance to wear was significantly higher for the unfinished group as compared to those that received a conventional finish. The average difference in wear between the two groups was nearly 40 microns.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Alabama, Birmingham 35294.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ratanapridakul
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leinfelder
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003188:Composite Resins; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; D011140:Polyurethanes; D013499:Surface Properties; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D011109:Polymethacrylic Acids; D011140:Polyurethanes; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; C046503:formula F 70