The surface smoothness of composite restorations affects not only their esthetic appearance but also other properties. Thus, rough surfaces can lead to staining, plaque accumulation, gingival irritation, recurrent caries, abrasiveness, wear kinetics, and tactile perception by the patient. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of irrigation during the finishing and polishing of composite resin rest...
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of acidic beverages on the mechanical characteristics of a nanofilled composite resin and of a glass ionomer. Thirty specimens of each restorative material were produced and were evaluated at three different time points: before immersion (T0), after a 7 day immersion (T1) and after a 14 day immersion (T2) in water, beer and a soft drink. The studied parameters w...
Trabalho de Projeto do Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Dentária apresentado à Faculdade de Medicina; Introdução: O tratamento periodontal de manutenção é essencial para a preservação da saúde periodontal. Dado que os procedimentos nesta fase são rotineiros e repetitivos, resultando em progressivos danos à superfície radicular, as modalidades de tratamento devem conjugar a eficiência na completa remoção de biofil...