When it comes to finishing off that great restoration, there are a number of finishing and polishing instruments at the clinician’s disposal.
Most dentists want a convenient system that does not require a number of complicated steps to get that great final result. Available in multi- and single-use options, these instrument choices can be customized to deliver the best, most efficient workflow for your restorations.
Product choices can simplify the process of excess removal, contouring and finishing into a single-step, while others feature two-step protocols that allow natural finishes on any ceramic material, including zirconia, lithium disilicate, and porcelain. Here’s a look at some of the many offerings available.
OneGloss® PS from Shofu Dental Corp.
OneGloss® PS
Disposable and individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination
Ideal for temporary material removal of orthodontic cements, and removal of stains from enamel
Mounted on a sturdy plastic mandrel ensuring smooth operation. When used on the slow speed handpiece with water spray, you can quickly transition from finishing to polishing
Despite its single-use construction, maintains its shape even after extended use. Polishers are capable of polishing an entire arch without fragmenting or crumbling
Jiffy™ Natural Universal System from Ultradent Products.
Jiffy™ Natural Universal System
Consists of malleable spiral-shaped wheels that are designed to easily conform to tooth anatomy. Their pliable finger-like extensions easily reach where cups and points can’t
Designed to be used in conjunction with the Jiffy™ Universal Finishing System to easily achieve a natural, high-quality finish on all ceramic restorations
The efficient two-step process allows you to easily achieve the most natural finish on any ceramic material including zirconia, lithium disilicate, and porcelain
Provides simplicity as the entire process of excess removal, contouring, and finishing in a single step is accomplished simply by varying the pressure
Perform excess removal by applying greater pressure and ease it off for contouring and finishing—the result is a smooth, contoured surface
The portfolio was recently complemented with Enhance mini finishers offering smaller shapes for better access and improved versatility on smaller restorative surfaces
Enhance is designed as a single-use system offering improved efficiency and hygiene
One-step, multi-use diamond-impregnated polishing system for pre-polishing and high-gloss finishing of composites
Achieves a faster high-surface gloss in one simple procedure without using polishing paste
The diamond-impregnated silicone polishers are manufactured to very high-quality standards and are autoclavable and therefore can be used multiple times
Dimanto polishers work in wet or dry applications and are available in five different shapes: lens, small, and large tips, small and large cups
Designed to contour, finish, and polish interproximal composite, compomer and glass ionomer restorative surfaces
The synthetic plastic strips are extremely thin and flexible, yet very tear-resistant
Four abrasion grains are available—Coarse (blue), Medium (green), Fine (gray), and Extra Fine (pink). A clear/transparent matrix strip is also available
Abrasive particles are firmly embedded into the strip surface and provide excellent adaptability even between tight interproximal contacts
Composite polishers specially configured in a spiral shape with a small foot at the end of each lamella (working part) to provide exceptional flexibility and durability; the enhanced polishing lamellas resist breakage during a two-step polishing sequence
The polishers adapt to all tooth surfaces and can be used from any angle to achieve a brilliant, finished surface quality on occlusal, buccal, lingual posterior, lingual anterior, facial, and interproximal composite restorations
Their thickened ends—or feet—quickly impart a shiny yet delicate finish to the final restoration
Create faster, more beautiful polishes and eliminate up to 3 steps when finishing and polishing composite restorations with TF Trimming and Finishing and Safe-End Burs
Select an SS White Jazz polishing system best suited to your clinical and productivity needs—find the right match for composite, porcelain, or metal
Boost your efficiency with convenient Jazz Polishers and kits that offer a selection of disposable polishers for single-patient-use or reusable/autoclavable for multiple-patient use
Provides a simplified approach to finishing and polishing. The color-coded system allows for an easily followed step-by-step process
The pre-polishing spiral (beige) prepares the restoration for final gloss, while the diamond-impregnated polishing spiral (pink) gives restorations a gorgeous paste-like gloss
Offers the convenience of a rubberized system while also adapting to all tooth surfaces
BrioShine Feather Lite Polishers from Brasseler USA.
BrioShine Feather Lite Polishers
Ideal for the universal polishing and finishing of ceramic and composite materials with predictable results
The unique polisher design adapts to most tooth surfaces and save time by reducing the number of steps required to achieve optimal results
Designed with unique stampings that identify their use, BrioShine Feather Lite Polishers feature a plastic mandrel for convenient, single-use application
Each polisher is recommended for use at slow speed (4-6,000 RPM) and with little to no water
BrioShine Feather Lite Composite & Ceramic Single-Use Polishers are available in sterile packages of 25