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CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2022; 16(04): 719-728
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743144
Review Article

Influence of Instrument Lubrication on Properties of Dental Composites

Juliusz Kosewski
1   Department of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
,
Przemysław Kosewski
2   Department of Oral Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
,
Agnieszka Mielczarek 
3   Department of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Abstract

Resin composites are one of the most commonly used materials in restorative dentistry. To improve their handling and facilitate restoration sculpting, clinicians began to lubricate modeling instruments with various substances like alcohol, unfilled resins, or even bonding agents. Although the technique is commonly present in daily clinical practice, it has not been precisely described in the literature and both application methods and lubricating materials vary across the available studies. This study aims to summarize the currently available knowledge about influence of instrument lubrication on properties of dental composites. Literature selection was conducted within MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and EBSCO databases. Instrument lubrication seems not to be indifferent for composite mechanical and optical properties. Moreover, various lubricants can differently affect the composite material, so the choice of lubricating agent should be deliberate and cautious. Available in vitro studies suggest possible incorporation of lubricant into the composite structure. Unfilled resins based on bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) seem to be the best choice for the lubricant, as bonding agents containing hydrophilic molecules and alcohols carry a bigger risk of altering the composite properties. Further research is necessary to evaluate lubricants' influence in clinical practice conditions.

Keywords

composite modeling - composite resin - dental adhesive - instrument lubricant - modeling resin


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08 April 2022

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