Effect of alcoholic beverages on optical and surface profilometric properties of a universal single shade dental composite: an in-vitro study

Effect of alcoholic beverages on optical and surface profilometric properties of a universal single shade dental composite: an in-vitro study

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This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the changes in color stability and surface roughness of a universal single-shade dental composite, Omnichroma on immersion in different alcoholic beverages.Eighty-four Palfique Omnichroma (Tokuyama Dental Corporation, Japan) dental composite discs were fabricated and categorized into three groups according to their immersion medium: Group A - Beer, Group B - Whisky (test groups) and Group C - Artificial saliva (control group).The samples were immersed in each beverage for 15 min daily for 15 d.

The color change assessment was done using a reflectance spectrophotometer.The surface roughness measurements were analyzed with a contact stylus profilometer.The Kruskal-Wallis test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were applied for statistical analysis.

Beer produced the click here most discoloration and change in surface roughness, followed by whisky, whereas artificial saliva exhibited the least color change and change in surface roughness after immersion for 15 d in the evaluated dental composite resin.The evaluated alcoholic solutions and immersion time have an impact on the color stability and surface roughness of the dental composite resin.The ingestion of colored beverages could potentially influence both the aesthetic and physical attributes of dental composite materials.

The results of this study can provide valuable insights to clinicians in selecting appropriate restorative materials and advising patients on the potential impact of click here their dietary habits on the longevity of dental restorations.Hence, this study is significant as it addresses an important clinical concern that can have a significant impact on the success of restorative treatments.