Affiliation:
1. Department of General Dental Practice, College of Dentistry Kuwait University Kuwait Kuwait
2. Department of Developmental and Preventive Sciences, College of Dentistry Kuwait University Kuwait Kuwait
Abstract
AbstractObjectiveTo assess the impact of resin infiltration treatment on enamel color stability and surface roughness after simulating daily exposure to coffee stains and regular toothbrushing with standard toothpaste.Materials and MethodsIn this in vitro study, we utilized 47 caries‐free human enamel specimens, which were divided into two distinct groups. The teeth in the study group underwent artificial demineralization, Icon resin infiltration, and polishing, while the control group received only polishing. Following this, all teeth from both groups were regularly immersed in freshly brewed coffee for 15 min, twice daily, over a span of 30 days. After each staining session, the teeth underwent 10 heavy circular strokes using a soft toothbrush and standard toothpaste. Color changes were measured on Days 1 and 30 using a spectrophotometer. The L*, a*, b* color system defined by the International Commission on Illumination was used to assess the changes. Surface roughness was evaluated at baseline and after 30 days using a 3D surface Metrology Microscope.ResultsAfter 30 days of immersion in coffee, both the study and control groups showed significant changes in color. However, differences were statistically significant between groups for “L” and “a” parameter but not for “b.” The overall color change in the study group was higher than the control group. There were no significant differences in surface roughness within or between the groups before and after staining and brushing.ConclusionsResin infiltration leads to a significant increase in staining compared to untreated enamel. These staining properties should be taken into account when making clinical decisions regarding the treatment of white spot lesions.
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