Purpose: To evaluate the effects of the different available intraoral ceramic polishing systems on the surface roughness of the latest ceramic materials. Methods: Eighty ceramic discs (5mmx2mm) were prepared from 2 ceramic materials (VM9 and e.max) using stainless steel mold. The discs were then randomly divided into 4 subgroups for each material (n=10). A Fine diamond bur was used to remove the glaze layer on one side of the disc (the other side serving as a control), and the samples were then polished by one of the 4 polishing systems (Sof-lex discs, Optrafine, EVE, and Jazz). Surface roughness was measured quantitatively by Profilometer and qualitatively by SEM. Three roughness readings were taken for each sample before being polished, after removal of the glaze layer, and after being polished. Results: The mean Ra value for the glazed surface (control) was (Ra=0.557). The lowest mean Ra value was recorded for the Sof-lex polishing system with the e.max material (Ra=0.195). The highest mean Ra value was recorded for the Jazz polishing system with the VM9 material. There was no statistically significant difference between Optrafine and EVE with VM9 and Sof-lex, Optrafine and EVE with e.max. Conclusion: The use of ceramic polishing kits was effective in reducing surface roughness. The polished ceramic samples were as smooth as their controls. Therefore, any needed adjustment to the ceramic restoration can be achieved by the use of a ceramic polishing kit, without the need for glazing.
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