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[Restorative materials and initial pellicle formation].

P Lockowandt·H Loges·I V Wagner
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Information concerning initial pellicle forming (dental cuticle) are possible via contact-angle determination. Not only the type of the restorative material but also its surface processing (structure) influence the initial forming of the pellicle. The higher the surface energy of a material, the more complete and quicker the masking of the surface by the initial pellicle.

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Dental DepositsDental MaterialsDental PellicleDental PolishingDental Restoration, PermanentHumansIn Vitro TechniquesSurface PropertiesTime FactorsComparative StudyEnglish AbstractJournal Article

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P Lockowandt, H Loges, I V Wagner. 1991. [Restorative materials and initial pellicle formation].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1873405/

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