The influence of different types of drinks on the color characteristics of teeth and their restorations

Abstract

To date, the most popular method of treating dental hard tissue defects is to replace them with restorative light-curing composites. Composite materials fully mimic the color and shade of teeth, but exogenous dyes from food and beverages can stain them. Therefore, the issue of color stability of composite materials remains relevant. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the color stability and determine the level of staining of restorative materials after immersion in various beverages and to develop recommendations for patients with composite restorations. >. We studied 262 extracted teeth divided into 9 groups, with teeth from the first group kept in physiological solution and the rest in freshly brewed tea and coffee, simulating their daily consumption. After 2 weeks, the teeth were removed from the media, thoroughly rinsed under running water, dried, and photographed. The color of the restorations and enamel of the studied teeth was determined with a dental spectrophotometer using the Vita scale. Estelite Sigma Quick microhybrid composite and Tokuyama Bond Force II single-component self-etching adhesive were used as restorative materials. The PresiDent Plaque Test was used to detect plaque. >. Food coloring in beverages does not affect the enamel surface while altering the shade characteristics of composite restorations. >. To prolong the original appearance of the restoration and prolong the life of the filling, patients should be advised to limit the consumption of coffee without milk, use brewed (leaf) forms of tea.