May 7 / Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

Brasseler Kois Universal Polishing System Product Review

POLISHING PORCELAIN 

Dr. Hartlieb reviews the Kois Universal Polishing System for porcelain restorations.

POLISHING COMPOSITE

Dr. Hartlieb reviews the Kois Universal Polishing System for composite restorations.

Kois Universal Polishing System:
Part 1- Results for Porcelain Restorations

Dr. Dennis Hartlieb presents a product review on the Kois Universal Polishing System, highlighting in two parts, the system's versatility for polishing porcelain restorations and composite restorations. Overall, Dr. Hartlieb is impressed with the Kois Universal Polishing System and recommends their use in dental practices for better dentistry.

In the first part of this product review, Dr. Hartlieb focuses on the results you can achieve with porcelain restorations. He demonstrates the polishing on different examples, emphasizes the use of specific wheels and polishers at recommended speeds, and gives a few expert tips along the way.

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  • In this product review you'll see:

  • 0:45 Which polishers the system includes
  • 1:14 Tips for speed recommendations
  • 2:22 Posterior zirconia restoration example
  • 3:24 Lithium disilicate or emax polishing example 
  • 4:33 The final polishers
  • 4:46 Review results

Kois Universal Polishing System:
Part 2- Results for Composite Restorations

In the second part of this product review, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb focuses on the results you can achieve with composite restorations when using the Kois Universal Polishing System.


Overall, Dr. Hartlieb is impressed with the results from polishing composites using this system. He notes the featherlight cups and wheels produce a high gloss finish. However, he comments disks may still be needed for polishing embrasures.

  • In this product review you'll see:

  • 0:58 Which polishers the system includes
  • 1:52 Tips for speed recommendations
  • 3:24 Polishing a posterior occlusal composite 
  • 5:06 Testing the feather lite cups 
  • 6:38 Polishing an anterior composite
  • 9:27 How do the feather light cups work on a cervical margin?
  • 11:00 Testing the feather lite wheel
  • 11:59 Final thoughts

Additional Resources

Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD

Dr. Hartlieb is the founder & CEO of Dental Online Training. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and he runs a full-time cosmetic and restorative practice in Chicago.

Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.

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