Color stability of lithium disilicate ceramics after aging and immersion in common beverages.

Statement Of Problem: The color of an esthetic restoration and its color stability are important for long-term success. However, the impact of common beverages on lithium disilicate ceramic is not well known.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate color variations of lithium disilicate ceramics after thermocycling (TC) and immersion in commonly consumed beverages.

Soft denture liners' effect on the masticatory function in patients wearing complete dentures: A systematic review.

Objectives: To explore the effect of soft denture liners on the masticatory performance and muscle activity of edentulous patients wearing complete dentures, as determined by using objective measurement methods.

Data: Randomized controlled clinical trials and Cross-over studies that evaluated the masticatory capacity and muscle activity in denture wearers with and without soft denture liners were included in this systematic review.

Sources: A comprehensive literature search was performed via electronic databases using the appropriate key words.