Evaluating the Color Matching Ability of a Smart Chromatic Technology-Based Composite Resin for Premolar Teeth...

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the color-matching ability of OMNICHROMA composite, a single-shade composite, using the CIE L a b system and determining ΔE values. Materials and Methods: In this in vitro study, 30 intact premolar teeth were collected, cleaned, and disinfected with 0.5% thymol solution. The teeth were stored in distilled water at 37°C. A putty index calibrated the color assessment sites on buccal and lingual surfaces. Two cavities were prepared, one with 1.25 mm depth (enamel) and another with 2.25 mm depth (dentin), and restored using OMNICHROMA composite resin. The putty index measured the color of the cured composite, and ΔE between the composite and original tooth color was calculated. Statistical analysis: Data analysis included t-tests, correlation coefficients, and Fisher's exact test (α = 0.05). Results: The mean ΔE was 2.39 in enamel cavities and 2.32 in dentin cavities, both within the clinically acceptable range (<3.3). In enamel cavities, the composite color was darker than the tooth, shifting toward green and blue shades. In dentin cavities, the composite color was lighter than the tooth, with shifts toward green and yellow shades. Color matching was slightly better in dentin cavities, but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.719). Conclusion: OMNICHROMA composite resin's color matching falls within the clinically acceptable range, unaffected by cavity depth.