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Effect of Toothbrushing on Color Changes of Esthetic Restorative Materials
Author(s) -
Bezgin Tuğba,
Özer Levent,
Tulga Öz Firdevs,
Özkan Pelin
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/jerd.12136
Subject(s) - glass ionomer cement , toothbrush , dentistry , colorimeter , tooth brushing , distilled water , color analysis , materials science , colorimetry , resin composite , composite number , composite material , medicine , chemistry , chromatography , computer science , computer vision , brush , physics , quantum mechanics
Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of various drinks and toothbrushing on the color changes of esthetic restorative materials used in pediatric dentistry. Materials and Methods Forty specimens were prepared from each of three restorative materials (compomer [ D yract AP ], glass ionomer cement [ I onofil M olar AC , V oco], composite resin [ F iltek Z 250]). Specimens were divided into four groups for immersion in three different staining solutions (cherry juice, cola, chocolate milk) and distilled water. Each group was subdivided into brushing and non‐brushing groups. The specimens in the brushing subgroups were brushed with toothpaste once a day using an electric toothbrush. Color was measured using a colorimeter, and color changes were calculated between baseline and 1, 7, 30, 60 days. Data was analyzed using K ruskal– W allis, M ann– W hitney U , W ilcoxon, and W ilcoxon S igned R ank tests. Results All the solutions evaluated yielded color changes, and these changes were significantly greater for composite resin than for glass ionomer cement or compomer ( p < 0.006). Brushing significantly decreased the color changes of restorative materials ( p < 0.004). Conclusion Brushing significantly influenced the color stability of esthetic restorative materials. The results of this study also showed that glass ionomer cements and compomers had higher color stability than composite resins. Clinical Significance The color stability values after brushing may better reflect the discoloration of the esthetic restorative materials. Any color stability study model should consider the effects of toothbrushing that can remove the adsorbed colorants. The results of this study also showed that glass ionomer cements and compomers can be used in anterior restorations of children with their higher color stability than composite resins.