title: Why do we polish? Part one.
abstract: What does polishing oral hard tissues and restorations accomplish? The two parts of this review will describe the effect of polishing on various restorative materials and teeth; the development of biofilm and adherence of plaque to teeth and restorations; the effects of unpolished versus polished surfaces on gingival health and longevity of restoration; and techniques for polishing various restorative materials. A listing of available polishing materials is included in Part Two, which will appear in the July-August Northwest Dentistry.
authors: Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. larso004@umn.edu
authors: Thomas D
authors: TD
authors: Larson
mesh_terms: D001422:Bacterial Adhesion / Q000502:physiology; D018441:Biofilms; D044622:Dental Pellicle / Q000382:microbiology; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D014070:Tooth / Q000382:microbiology