Lucida

The complete solution includes:

• Lucida Polishing Paste 
  • Sub-micron hybrid
  • Completely water-soluble patented polishing compound
  • Reliable, enhanced final gloss on composites and other restorative materials
• Lucida Star Felts 
  • Disposable and cost-effective
  • Achieve variable thickness depending on the pressure and speed applied
  • Allows for polishing facially, interproximally or occlusally.
  • The star shape enables desired intermittent touch
  • Rounded points enable access into narrow areas
• Click Mandrels Autoclavable
  • For easy mounting of felts

For additional shine/texture to create a more natural enamel-like finish:

• After polishing with the Lucida paste and felt star, wash and dry the restoration. Use a dry felt only to spot ‘buff’ areas of the composite.

Direct Composite Veneer for Multiple Diastema Courtesy of Style Italiano Community – Dr. Mohammed Haji

The recipe included using Soflex discs from 3M and the Enhance bur for the pre-polishing step. Additionally, FLEXI-D polishing discs by EVE were employed for creating transitional line angles and polishing the proximal surface.

Fig 8: The final polishing was accomplished using the Lucida polishing system by StyleItaliano. Employing a progressive polishing method is essential to prevent any harm to the texture and surface qualities of the restoration.