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Finishing & Polishing – The Final Step That Makes the Difference

The quality of a restoration is defined not only by its shape and shade, but also by its surface. Effective finishing and polishing play a crucial role in achieving long-lasting esthetics, reducing plaque accumulation, minimizing staining, and enhancing patient comfort. A smooth, high-gloss surface contributes to both the functional and biological success of a restoration.

Discover how the right instruments and protocols can help elevate the quality and longevity of your restorative outcomes.

Finishing & Polishing Protocols with Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov

Discover practical techniques for simplifying finishing and polishing procedures while achieving predictable, high-gloss restorative outcomes.

Anterior Polishing Protocol
Posterior Polishing Protocol
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deBeer

OptiDisc has become an essential part of my daily restorative workflow. Its flexibility, long-lasting polishing performance and unique plastic hub provide excellent control while helping to prevent scratches on composite restorations. For me, OptiDisc is indispensable in every dental practice.

Dr Maarten de Beer
The Netherlands

Simplify Every Step. Elevate Every Restoration.

Discover practical, evidence-based strategies for streamlining your composite restoration workflow without compromising clinical outcomes. In this whitepaper, Dr. Maciej Mikołajczyk DDS, PhD explores how simplifying key treatment steps—from isolation and bonding to shade selection, composite placement, finishing, and polishing—can help reduce technique sensitivity, improve efficiency, and support predictable, aesthetic results.

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OptiDisc

OptiDisc™

Precision Finishing from Contouring to High Gloss

OptiDisc™ is a four-step finishing and polishing system designed for precise contouring, finishing, and high-gloss polishing of composite restorations. Its translucent discs provide excellent visibility, while the patented mandrel design helps protect restorations, adjacent teeth, and soft tissue from scratches. Available in multiple grit levels and sizes, OptiDisc™ offers reliable control and a smooth, aesthetic finish.

Opti1Step

Opti1Step™

One Polisher. Multiple Benefits.

Opti1Step™ simplifies polishing by combining finishing and high-gloss polishing into a single instrument. Suitable for wet or dry use and requiring no polishing paste, it helps reduce surface roughness, remove scratches, and achieve predictable results efficiently. Its flexible, diamond-infused polishing matrix provides excellent control across a variety of restoration surfaces.

Occlubrush

Occlubrush™

High-Gloss Polishing in a Single Step

Occlubrush™ is designed to deliver smooth, high-gloss results quickly and efficiently. Each silicon carbide-infused bristle acts as an individual polishing instrument, eliminating the need for polishing paste while helping preserve restoration surfaces and tooth structure. The one-step system supports streamlined workflows and consistent polishing outcomes across a wide range of restorative materials.

Three Questions. One Expert Perspective.

Discover practical polishing insights from Dr. Agne Malisauskiene in this exclusive interview. Drawing on clinical experience, Dr. Malisauskiene shares perspectives on common challenges, best practices, and key considerations for achieving optimal polishing outcomes.

Topics covered:

• What is the most common polishing mistake dentists make?
• Can over-polishing be harmful?
• What separates good polishing from great polishing?

Connect with a Kerr Specialist

Achieving smooth surfaces and predictable polishing results can depend on many factors, including the restorative material, finishing protocol, instrument selection, and clinical technique. A focused discussion can help identify practical approaches to simplify workflows and support consistent outcomes.

Connect with a Kerr specialist to discuss finishing and polishing workflows in the context of your practice and discover solutions designed to help streamline procedures, enhance surface quality, and achieve reliable aesthetic results.