Finishing and Polishing Class I Composite Restorations - Peumans et al

  • finishing

    silicone Brownie, 15k-20k low pressure 45° centrifugal water

  • dry the tooth

    done

  • pre-polishing

    soft silicone rubber point/cup, 7k-10k low pressure centrifugal dry

  • leave powder on

    done

  • polishing

    synthetic soft brush, 5k-8k dry

see Peumans, M., Politano, G., Bazos, P., Severino, D. & Van Meerbeek, B. Effective Protocol for Daily High-quality Direct Posterior Composite Restorations: Layering and Finishing. J Adhes Dent 22, 597–613 (2020).