Publications by authors named "Lucian Floare"
Microscopic and Color Changes in Direct Dental Restorative Composite Resins upon Immersion in Beverages: Characterization by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS).
Adrian Ioan Hajdu Ramona Dumitrescu Octavia Balean Daniela Jumanca Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu Lucian Floare
Biomedicines
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed how common drinks like coffee, red wine, and Coca-Cola affect the staining sensitivity and surface integrity of three types of composite resins used in dentistry.
- Specimens made from Herculite Ultra XRV, G-ænial A'CHORD, and Omnichroma were analyzed after being submerged in these beverages for 10 days, revealing significant surface and elemental changes, especially with Coca-Cola.
- Results showed that each beverage caused varying degrees of discoloration, with Coca-Cola causing the most noticeable color change in Herculite Ultra XRV, while red wine most affected G-ænial A'CHORD, and coffee was most detrimental to Omnichroma.
Dental restorations must replicate the natural appearance of teeth while ensuring biocompatibility and durability. This study evaluated the surface characteristics and color stability of three dental composites-Herculite Ultra XRV, G-ænial A'CHORD, and Omnichroma-exposed to acidic beverages (red wine, black coffee, and Coca-Cola). Sixty disk-shaped specimens were prepared, polished, and immersed in these beverages.
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