ArticleRestorative dentistry & endodontics2022
Surface gloss, gloss retention, and color stability of 2 nano-filled universal resin composites.
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- RETRACTED: Surface gloss and micro-CT analysis of additively and subtractively manufactured resin composites and zirconia after simulated tooth brushing with different bristle types and toothpaste formulations: An in vitro study.Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · 2026Article
- Color stability, surface roughness, and surface morphology of universal composites.Odontology · 2026Article
- Surface gloss changes in 3D-printed resin materials following different polishing procedures and aging protocols.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Impact of in-office bleaching agents on the optical properties of universal resin composites: an in vitro analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Gastric acid challenge: Mechanical proficiency and surface gloss of tooth-colored restorative materials.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Surface roughness of composite resins subjected to brushing with whitening toothpastes: an in vitro study.Brazilian oral research · 2025Article
- Effect of different finishing and polishing systems on surface properties of universal single shade resin-based composites.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- The Effect of Chemical Degradation and Polishing on the Gloss of Composite Dental Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Objectives: This study compared the surface gloss (SG), gloss retention (GR), and color stability (CS) of 2 universal resin composites after chemical (CA) and mechanical (MA) aging. Materials and Methods: Twenty disc-shaped samples of G-ænial A´Chord (GC-Europe) and Filtek Universal (3M-ESPE) were polished with sequential abrasive papers. For CA, specimens were stored in 1 mL of 75% ethanol for 15 days at 37°C, and readings (SG, GR, and CS) were obtained at baseline and 5, 10, and 15 days. For MA, specimens were subjected to 10,750 simulated brushing cycles. SG and CS were evaluated after every 3,583 cycles. SG was measured with a glossmeter (geometrical configuration: 60°), and values were expressed in gloss units. Color was measured with a spectrophotometer using the CIE-L*a*b* color system. The Student's Results: G-ænial presented significantly higher SG values than Filtek ( Conclusion: G-ænial presented higher SG values and better CS. Both restorative materials demonstrated acceptable GR and CS. Aging protocols impacted these properties negatively.
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