Effect of ultrasonic chemical cleaning solutions on different dental interim restoration material properties. Part I: Physical properties of color stability and surface roughness
Originally at sciencedirect.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Prosthodontists and restorative dentists who ultrasonically clean interim restorations should know that different cleaning solutions can alter color stability and surface roughness—two properties that affect esthetics and plaque retention.
Key points
- The study examines the physical property changes in interim (provisional) restoration materials after ultrasonic cleaning with various chemical solutions.
- Color stability and surface roughness are the two metrics quantified, both of which can influence patient satisfaction and secondary caries risk.
- Findings apply to any practice that re-uses or re-processes interim crowns/bridges between appointments or in-lab.
- Published in The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (online 20 Aug 2026); lead authors affiliated with prosthodontics research.
Who should care
Read the original on Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD)
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