Influence of thickness, color, and polishing process of ethylene ‐vinyl‐acetate sheets on surface roughness and microorganism adhesion

ConclusionThe polishing systems, Scheu™ and Erkodent™ in association with a hot‐air burner, were effective in decreasing the surface roughness without influencing the amount of adhered microorganisms.

Source: Dental Traumatology - November 24, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mariane Hemerly Almeida, Geovana Ventorim Ceschim, Natalia Lopes Pontes P óvoa Iorio, Helvécio Cardoso Corrêa Póvoa, Marlus Roberto Rodrigues Cajazeira, Glaucio Serra Guimarães, Leonardo Santos Antunes, Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research