BUFF STONE
A buff stone is a dental polishing instrument used to smooth, contour, and finish dental restorations or prosthetic materials. It is commonly made from abrasive stone material mounted on a metal shank for use with a low-speed handpiece or laboratory micromotor.
Main Uses
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Polishing acrylic dentures
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Finishing composite restorations
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Smoothing metal or ceramic surfaces
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Contouring dental prosthetics
Characteristics
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Made of fine abrasive stone
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Usually light brown or beige (buff color)
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Available in different shapes: wheel, point, cone, or disc
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Used with low-speed rotation
Common Applications in Dental Labs
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Denture finishing
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Crown and bridge adjustments
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Final polishing before high-shine buffing
