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Influence of beverages and surface roughness on the color change of resin composites
Maryam Tavangar1, Rafat Bagheri1, Tae-Yub Kwon2
1Department of Dental Materials, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Aim:
The aim of the present study was to determine the degree of surface staining and roughness of resin composites (RC) after finishing and polishing with different methods and immersion in three soft drinks.
Methods:
A microhybrid, a nanohybrid, and a hybrid composite were selected. The specimens were prepared and divided into three groups of 36 after 24 hours, and designated as either unpolished or polished using Sof-Lex discs or Enhance point. Each group was further divided into three subgroups, immersed in distilled water, coffee, or cola for 1 week (N = 12). Color change (∆E) was measured by a spectrophotometer after each treatment. The ∆E was calculated using the following formula: ∆E = ([∆L]2+[∆a]2+[∆b]2)1/2. Surface roughness (Ra) was measured after 24 hours and 1 week. To observe the Ra, a scanning electron microscope was used.
Results:
A moderate correlation between Ra and ∆E was determined. Only coffee caused perceptible ∆E. The effect of Ra on staining was statistically significant (P < .05), but immersion in solutions for 7 days did not increase the Ra of RC.
Conclusions:
The highest Ra values were obtained from hybrid RC. The Enhance point created the greatest roughness. Coffee was associated with the greatest ∆E for all materials and polishing methods.
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