Objective The improvement of the optical properties of new generation dental ceramics enables more esthetic and durable restorations. This study aimed to investigate the color changes, caused by exposure to different beverages on composite, hybrid ceramic, and zirconia‐reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) CAD/CAM blocks. Materials and methods CAD/CAM blocks 40 samples (1.5 × 7 × 12 mm) were obtained from each material under water cooling. Following the polishing process and the initial color measurement, the prepared samples were exposed to red wine, coffee, cola, energy drink, and distilled water. Color changes were measured by spectrophotometer at the end of the 1st, 7th, and 30th days. To analyze the color change results, one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test was performed. Results In all restorative material groups, the most prominent color changes were observed on the red wine‐exposed samples, then the coffee‐exposed ones. No significant discoloration was observed on the samples exposed to cola and energy drink, compared to the control group (P > .05). Among the samples exposed to red wine and coffee, the highest discoloration values were observed in composite CAD/CAM material. Conclusions At the end of the 30th day, all materials exposed to wine and coffee showed color change above the clinically acceptable value (ΔE00:2.25). Clinical significance Hybrid ceramic and ZLS CAD/CAM blocks recently used more often by clinicians have shown similar color changes. The results of our study indicate the necessity of choosing esthetic materials according to the dietary habits of individuals.

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Aim: Although it has been stated that composite resins should be used in the restoration of teeth after color shade selection, it has recently been stated that single-shade composite resins can be used for all tooth shades. The objective of our study is to evaluate the surface roughness and color change of single-shade composite resins compared with multi-shade system composite resins. Material and methods: In our study, samples (8 mm diameter and 2 mm depth) were obtained using single-shade (Omnichrorma) and multi-shade system (Filtek Universal Restorative, Clearfil Majesty ES-2 Premium, Harmonize) composite resins. Two steps finishing and polishing system (Clearfil Twist Dia) was used in the finishing polishing processes of the samples. The initial roughness values of the samples were measured with a profilometer and color values with a spectrophotometer. Then, color measurements of the samples kept in coffee were made on the 1 st , 7 th and 30 th days and after the last polishing process. The surface roughness (Ra) and color change (ΔE00) were statistically analyzed using two-way variance analysis (ANOVA) and Tukey post-hoc test (p<0.05). Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the initial surface roughness values of composite resins with single and multi-shade systems (p>0.05). Composite resin with single-shade system showed statistically significantly more color change than composite resin with multi-shade systems in all time periods (p<0.001). Although re-polishing these materials reduced the color changes, it could not decrease it below the acceptability threshold value (ΔE00:1.8). Conclusion: New generation single-shade composite resin with smart chromatic material technology can simplify color selection without sacrificing esthetic success. However, this composite resin shows more color changes than multi-shade systems composite resins.

Introduction Some colorant foods and beverages cause undesired discoloration on dental restorations. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of whitening kinds of toothpaste with different active ingredients on the color change of resin‐based CAD/CAM blocks. Material and methods In the study, resin‐based CAD/CAM block samples sized 1.5 × 7 × 12 mm, were prepared. Then, to simulate the time‐dependent color change, the samples were immersed in coffee (Nescafe Classic, Nestlé) for 14 days. After the color change values of the samples colored in coffee were measured by spectrophotometer, the samples were brushed with different types of whitening toothpastes for 4 minutes. Statistical analysis of the color change (ΔE00) was performed using the one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results Color differences occurring on all resin‐based CAD/CAM blocks immersed in coffee for 14 days exceeded the 50%:50% perceptibility threshold (PT) (ΔE00:0.8). There was no statistical significant difference between the whitening toothpastes containing activated charcoal, hydrogen peroxide (HP), blue covarine pigment, and microparticles in color improvement on resin‐based CAD/CAM blocks (P > .05). Conclusion It has been verified that the discoloration on resin‐based CAD/CAM blocks exhibiting color difference above the PT after coffee immersion can be reduced by utilizing toothpastes containing whiteners. Clinical significance Color changes that occur over time in resin‐based CAD/CAM blocks can be a clinical problem. These color changes in the materials can be reduced below the PT level using whitening toothpastes.

These results may represent long-term consequences of low Hg exposure. In dentistry, to decrease toxic effects, proper Hg hygiene should be practiced by all dental health care workers.

The prevalence of tooth brushing abrasions increases with age, and lesions are seen more frequently in males than in females. Also, tooth brushing technique is not important to the presence of abrasions, but increased tooth brushing frequency results in an increase in the number of abrasions.

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of several surface protectors for a glass-ionomer, a resinmodified glass-ionomer, and a polyacid-modified resin cement by determining dye uptake spectrophotometrically. 378 samples, made up of Ionofil U, Vitremer, and Dyract, were prepared and divided into groups of seven each. Positive and negative control specimens remained unprotected while the experimental specimens were protected with Finishing Gloss, Protect-It, LC Varnish, Adper Single Bond, or a nail varnish. The experimental groups and positive controls were immersed in 0.05% methylene blue solution, while the negative controls were immersed in deionized water. Results were evaluated using variance analysis. Of the Ionofil U group, Adper Single Bond exhibited the least effective surface coating among the materials tested, while the best surface protection was obtained with LC Varnish in the Dyract group. However, no statistically significant differences were observed in the Vitremer group.