Surface properties and color stability of incrementally-filled and bulk-fill composites after in vitro toothbrushing

Lai, Guangyun; Zhao, Liya; Wang, Jun and Kunzelmann, Karl-Heinz (2017): Surface properties and color stability of incrementally-filled and bulk-fill composites after in vitro toothbrushing. In: American Journal of Dentistry, Vol. 30, No. 5: pp. 262-266

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of simulated toothbrush abrasion on the surface gloss, the surface roughness and the color stability of incrementally-filled and bulk-fill composites. Methods: 48 dimensionally standardized composite specimens (n = 8/group) were made from four incrementally-filled composites (Tetric EvoCeram, IPS Empress Direct Enamel, Ceram X mono and Arabesk) and two bulk-fill composites (Quix flu and Tetric EvoCeram Bulk). Before and after toothbrushing simulation the surface gloss was measured by a glossmeter, the surface roughness was evaluated with a profilometer, and the color was measured using a spectrophotometer. Results: Before and after the toothbrush abrasion, IPS Empress Direct Enamel yielded the highest gloss value, while Ceram X mono exhibited the lowest gloss value. Quix fil showed the highest Ra value before the toothbrushing simulation, however, it showed similar Ra value with Ceram X mono and Arabesk after the toothbrushing simulation. IPS Empress Direct Enamel showed the lowest Delta E after the simulated toothbrushing. Tetric EvoCeram Bulk showed similar gloss value, Ra value, and Delta E to Tetric EvoCeram after the toothbrushing simulation. Simple regression analysis showed no correlation between the roughness and the gloss, but it showed a positive linear relationship between Delta E and Delta Ra. (R-2=0.863, P=0.027).

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Medicine
• Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health
• ISSN: 0894-8275
• Language: English