Uso de diferentes dispositivos de acabamento e polimento em restaurações diretas por resina composta: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

The great demand for esthetic restorations demanded from Dentistry a substantial increase in the applicability of composite resins, reconciling adequate esthetics, acceptable longevity, affordable cost and maintenance of tissue integrity, as it favors a minimally invasive preparation. To offer these advantages, this material requires a step of finishing and polishing, as rough surfaces accelerate plaque build-up, which results in color change of the restoration, gingival irritation and secondary caries. There are currently different types of finishing and polishing devices in the dental market, each one presenting specific characteristics regarding its applicability. The objective of this work was to review finishing and polishing devices, so that the professional can offer composite resin restorations with high quality and, consequently, greater durability. Data for the literature review were collected in the Scielo, Lilacs and Pubmed databases, published in the last ten years. It is concluded that the use of devices used in finishing and polishing procedures is a step of fundamental importance for the success of resin restorations.