Effects of cast gold surface finishing on plaque retention.
The relationship between the surface finish on cast gold restorations and the amount of plaque deposited on that surface was examined. Six different finishes were tested. The rough finish was found to accumulate significantly less plaque than the other finishes. Every finish exhibited some plaque accumulation, even after the first 24 hours. Each finish accumulated progressively more plaque at each successive time interval.
D000328:Adult; D003762:Dental Instruments; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005260:Female; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013499:Surface Properties
D006047:Gold Alloys