The effect of alcoholic and nonalcoholic mouthwashes on heat treated composite resin

Weiner R, Millstein P, Hoang E, Marshall D.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.

Oper Dent 1997 Nov-Dec;22(6):249-53

Studies show that mouthwashes containing alcohol soften the surface of composite resin restorations. The present study determined weight change over time in heat-treated composite resin soaked in alcohol and nonalcohol-containing mouthwashes. The results indicate that samples soaked in mouthwashes containing alcohol gained significantly more weight than samples soaked in nonalcoholic mouthwashes.

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