What is the best polishing system for anterior composites?

Because of the relatively large, flat surfaces of the facial surfaces of anterior teeth, discs work best in this area of the mouth. There are two products that provide a high quality polish for anterior teeth. One system, Sof-Lex Discs (3M ESPE), is a series of four discs, ranging from coarse to extra-fine. It has been on the market for many years and provides a highly polished surface. Another product, Super Snap Singles (Shofu Dental Corp.), is a newer system that also produces a high quality result. This polishing system is also composed of discs with four different grits that attach to the mandrel by a rubber cup on the back side of the disc. This eliminates the metal center that is present in Sof-Lex Discs, providing an easier polishing technique. This newest packaging technique is great for office asepsis, and comes with 4 grits each of the small and large diameter discs, and a disposable plastic mandrel.