Gen Dent
September 2015
This study sought to evaluate how artificial accelerated aging (AAA) affected color stability (ΔE), opacity (ΔOP), and degree of conversion (DOC) for 3 composite materials (Tetric Ceram, Tetric Ceram HB, and Tetric Flow) used both 180 days before and 180 days after their expiration dates. To evaluate the materials' optical properties, 10 specimens of each composite-5 prior to expiration and 5 after the materials' expiration date-were made in a teflon matrix. After polishing, the specimens were submitted to initial color and opacity readings and submitted to AAA for 384 hours; at that point, new readings were taken to determine ΔE and ΔOP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate the color stability (ΔE) of experimental composites containing different photoinitiators when submitted to accelerated artificial ageing (AAA).
Material And Methods: Thirty test specimens were made in a Teflon matrix (8mm×2mm), using an experimental composite (n=10) with the same monomer composition and particle size, but varying photoinitiator used: Group CQ (0.4% Camphorquinone), Group PPD (0.
Objectives: To assess color stability and opacity associated with the degree of conversion of a pre-heated nanohybrid composite (Tetric N-Ceram, Ivoclar/Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein).
Methods: Twenty-seven specimens were prepared (n=9) using a Teflon matrix following storage of compules containing the composite at temperatures of 8°C, 25°C or 60°C. After photoactivation and polishing, baseline readings of six specimens were taken regarding their color and opacity (Spectrophotometer PCB 6807, Byk Gardner, Geretsried, Germany).
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the color change of three types of composite resins exposed to coffee and cola drink, and the effect of repolishing on the color stability of these composites after staining.
Materials And Methods: Fifteen specimens (15 mm diameter and 2 mm thick) were fabricated from microhybrid (Esthet-X; Dentsply and Filtek Z-250; 3M ESPE) and high-density hybrid (Surefil; Dentsply) composites, and were finished and polished with aluminum oxide discs (Sof-Lex; 3M ESPE). Color of the specimens was measured according to the CIE L*a*b* system in a reflection spectrophotometer (PCB 6807; BYK Gardner).
The study evaluated the influence of accelerated artificial aging on colour stability, opacity and cross-link density of resin-based composites (RBCs). Seven specimens were obtained of five RBCs (Heliomolar, 4 Seasons, Tetric Evo Ceram, SR Adoro), which were submitted to colour stability and opacity analysis and cross-link density evaluation. All tests were performed before and after aging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Prosthodont
August 2010
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of artificial accelerated aging on dimensional stability of two types of acrylic resins (thermally and chemically activated) submitted to different protocols of storage.
Materials And Methods: One hundred specimens were made using a Teflon matrix (1.5 cm x 0.