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Detection and Removal of Tooth-Colored Composite Resin Using the Fluorescence-Aided Identification Technique
Published on: July 27, 2022
Color stability and surface roughness of composite resins submitted to brushing with bleaching toothpastes: An in
Lourenço de Moraes Rego Roselino1, Rafaella Tonani Torrieri1, Cristian Sbardelotto1
1Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
Objective:
To evaluate, in situ, the color stability (CS) and surface roughness (SR) of composite resins after toothbrushing with whitening toothpaste.
Materials And Methods:
Specimens (6 × 2 mm/) of composite resin (Tetric N-Ceram, Z250 and Z350) were randomly fixed on thirty participants' upper molars (buccal surface). For an initial standardization (7 days), participants used a soft toothbrush and nonwhitening toothpaste (SDB - Sorrisos Dentes Brancos). Initial CS (Easyshade) and SR (Surfcorder RS) measurements were performed. For SR, impressions of specimens were taken (Express, 3 M ESPE) to produce replicas in polyurethane resin (Axon F16, Abcol). Participants were randomly separated into three groups (n = 10) regarding used toothpaste (SDB; Close up White Now - CWN; Colgate Luminous White - CLW). After 90 days, CS and SR measurements were obtained, and data were analyzed (2-way ANOVA, repeated measures, Bonferroni, P < .05).
Results:
Z250 showed higher (P < .05) color change than Z350. Tetric N-Ceram presented an intermediary value for ΔE, however, it also demonstrated higher SR (P < .05) after brushing with CLW, compared with SDB and CWN.
Conclusions:
The SR change of composite resin after toothbrushing with a whitening toothpaste is material dependent, but the toothpaste abrasiveness does not change the CS.
Clinical Significance:
Whitening toothpaste do not change the color stability of composites; however, it can alter the restorative composite surface roughness.
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