Evaluation of the surface roughness of a standard abraded dental porcelain following different polishing techniques

Background/purpose: To evaluate the surface roughness of the metal ceramic VITA VMK 95, a standard dental porcelain used for metal-ceramic restorations. Materials and methods: Glazed ceramic blocks of VITA VMK 95 were grinded using a rugby-shaped diamond bur in order to mimic the chairside-adjustmen...

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Main Author: Haroon Rashid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212000499