Restorative Techniques

Cosmedent Polishing Speed Guide

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With our conveniently color-coded, easy-to-use polishers, you can create a smooth, esthetic polish that mimics enamel long-term. Cosmedent has everything you need to finish and polish composites.

Cosmedent Polishing Tool

Speed Range

Use Notes

Sizes
Coarse FlexiDisc® 3,000 to 15,000 RPM for 3/8″ disc
5,000 to 15,000 RPM for all other sizes		 • Use light pressure
• Gross reduction
• Initial contouring
• Buffing out imperfections		 • Available Regular center sizes: 1/2″, 5/8″, & 3/4″
• Available Mini center sizes: 3/8″, 1/2″, & 5/8″
Medium FlexiDisc® 3,000 to 10,000 RPM around gingival margin with 3/8″ disc
10,000 to 15,000 RPM for all other sizes		 • Completion of finish
• Removal of scratches
• Use flex and pressure		 • Available Regular center sizes: 1/2″, 5/8″, & 3/4″
• Available Mini center sizes: 3/8″, 1/2″, & 5/8″
Fine FlexiDisc® 10,000 to 15,000 RPM
for all sizes		 • Beginning final polish
• Use flex and pressure		 • Available Regular center sizes: 1/2″, 5/8″, & 3/4″
• Available Mini center sizes: 3/8″, 1/2″, & 5/8″
Superfine FlexiDisc® 10,000 to 15,000 RPM
for all sizes		 • Enhancing final polish
• Use flex and pressure		 • Available Regular center sizes: 1/2″, 5/8″, & 3/4″
• Available Mini center sizes: 3/8″, 1/2″, & 5/8″
Medium FlexiCups® & FlexiPoints® 2,000 to 10,000 RPM with Light Pressure for all cups and points
• Do NOT exceed 10,000 RPM		 • Use with water
• Only use from top, not side• Achieve labial characterization
Superfine FlexiCups® & FlexiPoints® 10,000 to 15,000 RPM
for all sizes		 • Use with water
• Only use from top, not side• Polish gingival margin and labial surfaces
FlexiBuff® 15,000 RPM for all sizes • Add Enamelize® to tooth first and use pressure • Available Regular center sizes: 5/8″
• Available Mini center sizes: 3/8″, 1/2″, & 5/8″
About the AuthorDr. Bud Mopper

Dr. Bud Mopper has built an international reputation for his pioneer leadership in direct resin bonding.  He practiced minimally invasive dentistry with composite for over 45 years. He is a renowned lecturer in esthetic dentistry. He co-authored, A Complete Guide to Dental Bonding, which was the first definitive book for the dental profession describing bonding techniques – and he has continued to publish numerous articles on The Art and Science of Direct Resin Bonding.  He is a Life Fellow of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, Founding Member and Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Life Fellow and Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and Fellow of the American College of Dentistry.  He teaches direct resin bonding on a Continuing Education level at many universities including the Iowa State University and the University of Illinois Chicago, plus he teaches courses at the Center for Esthetic Excellence.

Dr. Mopper is the recipient of three of the most prestigious awards given by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. One for “Lifelong Commitment to Providing Excellence in Continuing Education in Cosmetic Dentistry” and secondly, an award for “Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Dentistry” and third for “Outstanding Innovation in Cosmetic Dentistry.” He received the New York University College of Dentistry “The Irwin Smigel Prize in Esthetic Dentistry” and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the World Aesthetic Congress in England, for “Outstanding Contribution to Cosmetic Dentistry.” He received the 2017 Gordon J. Christensen Lecture Recognition Award from the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Mopper was awarded the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is Co-founder and Chairman of Cosmedent, Inc., where he is responsible for educational programs, and product development.