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Comparative evaluation of colour stability of preheated and non heated flowable composites after periodic exposure to various spices - An vitro study

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Esakki Amba, Balaji Ganesh.S, S Jayalakshmi
» doi: 0.48047/AFJBS.6.11.2024.146-156

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Introduction: Composite resins are among the most commonly used dental materials because of their capacity to connect with enamel and dentin, similarity to the color and mechanical characteristics of teeth, simplicity of clinical application, and affordable price. Restoration materials made of resin composite can imitate the tooth's natural color and tint. Exogenous colors from food and beverages, however, might discolor them as a result of adsorption. The aim of the study is to compare and evaluate the color stability of preheated and Non heated Flowable composites after periodic exposure to various spices. Materials and Methods: The samples were kept in various spices solution and kept at 37 °C for 3 days, CIELab parameters were calculated. In our investigation, the spectrophotometer gadget (VITA Easy shade compact) was used to measure and evaluate the color coordinates of the samples directly, providing greater precision. One way ANOVA test was used to evaluate the data by SPSS version 23. Result: Higher the delta E value lower is the color stability, that is delta E is inversely proportional to color stability. Preheated composites have higher delta E value so low color stability. P value 0.084 indicates that the data is statistically insignificant. On comparing both preheated and non heated composites, chili powder produced more staining than turmeric. Conclusion: We can conclude from this research that using these common spices over time will result in the discoloration of composites in repaired teeth, and we are able to demonstrate this with the color stability studies that we have carried out.

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