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September 10, 2025Sulaimani dental journalOpen Access

Comparative Evaluation of Polishing-Induced Enamel Surface Roughness: An In Vitro Study

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FKFadil Abdullah KareemSKSanaa M. Kamal

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Overview

In vitro study finds that rotary polishing with pumice causes the least enamel surface roughness, indicating the need for careful selection of polishing modalities.

Key Points

  • Pumice rotary polishing caused the least enamel surface roughness among all techniques evaluated, emphasizing its effectiveness.
  • Significant differences in surface roughness were observed in all groups except for pumice according to ANOVA analysis.
  • Measurement techniques included profilometry and atomic force microscopy, providing detailed surface assessments.
  • The study highlights the importance of technique choice, particularly favoring pumice for minimal enamel roughness.

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Kareem et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a5e554b1d3bfb60df354https://doi.org/10.17656/sdj.10207
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