Yusuke Yamashita

Dr. Yusuke Yamashita

Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 March 2022 in Materials
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YYYusuke Yamashita
Yusuke Yamashita
YNYasuhiro Nishi
Yasuhiro Nishi
MMMamoru Murakami
Mamoru Murakami
KHKae Harada
Kae Harada
MNMasahiro Nishimura
Masahiro Nishimura
Surface changes and microbiological effects following shot blast polishing with viscoelastic media of the mucosal surface of resin denture bases were examined. Average surface roughness (Ra) and the depth of surface removal of specimens were measured over time, and the clinical number of microbial adhesions on the mucosal surface of dentures was clinically assessed. The results obtained showed no changes in Ra after 20 s of polishing, Ra of <0.2 µm, and a depth of surface removal < 20 µm. This method of finishing did not affect the fit of the mucosal surface of the dentures. Furthermore, the adhesion of microorganisms to the mucosal surface of dentures was significantly suppressed. Shot blast polishing with viscoelastic media is useful for finishing the mucosal surface of resin denture bases.