Impact of light-polymerizing glaze on the surface, optical, mechanical, and biological
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 lab owners using CAD-CAM denture bases may see measurable improvements in surface hardness, gloss, and microbial resistance by adding a light-polymerizing glaze—data that can directly influence material-selection and finishing protocols.
Key points
- Systematic review with meta-analysis of light-polymerizing glazes applied to milled and 3-D-printed denture base resins.
- Evaluated outcomes include surface roughness, optical translucency, flexural strength, and Candida albicans adhesion.
- Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, published online 24 September 2026.
- Target readers: prosthodontists, laboratory technicians, and DSOs managing removable-prosthetics workflows.
Who should care
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