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ArticleJournal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]2025

The Effect of Plaque Detectors on the Color Stability of Two Types of Restorative Materials.

Claudia Mazzitelli, Gaetano Paolone, Uros Josic, Edoardo Mancuso, Alessandro Vichi, Ginevra Pastremoli, Annalisa Mazzoni, Lorenzo Breschi, Tatjana Maravic

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Claudia MazzitelliDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Gaetano PaoloneDepartment of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and Dental School, Vita Salute University, Milan, Italy.
Uros JosicDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Edoardo MancusoDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Alessandro VichiOral Biomaterials, Dental Academy, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK.
Ginevra PastremoliDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Annalisa MazzoniDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Lorenzo BreschiDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7621-226X
Tatjana MaravicDepartment of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science (DIBINEM), Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

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objectiveTo investigate the color stability of a one-shade resin-based composite material (RC) and a glass-ionomer cement (GIC) after staining with plaque detectors (PDs) with different formulations and delivery forms. MATERIALS AND

methodsRectangular-shaped specimens (7 × 3 × 2 mm) were produced with RC (Venus Diamond One, Kulzer) and GIC (Fujy IX GP, GC) (n = 30). Further, the following PDs were used on the specimens: (1) tablets (T; Plaq-Search, TePe); (2) mouthwash (M; Plaque Agent, Miradent); and (3) light-curing liquid (L; Plaque test, Ivoclar). The PDs were removed with dedicated toothbrushes (T

resultsThe type of PD, the polishing procedure and their interactions influenced the color stability of both restorative materials (p < 0.05). Particularly, after the second PDs application, M and L produced the highest color changes (p < 0.05), with GIC showing higher color variability than RC. Although repolishing reduced the color changes of RC (p < 0.05), it could not reestablish the initial color of GIC, irrespective of the PD used (p < 0.05). Except for RC associated with T, all materials exhibited discoloration above the clinical perceptibility (1.77) and acceptability (2.66) thresholds.

conclusionsThe influence of PDs on the color stability of RC and GIC was material-dependent. GIC showed higher color instability than RC. Repolishing could not reestablish the original color of GIC and only attenuated the color changes of the one-shade RC. The newly introduced digital colorimeter was an important tool to standardize and simplify color measurement evaluations. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: PDs can pose a potential risk to the color stability of restorative materials. Dental practitioners should be careful when recommending the frequency of at-home application of PDs, taking into consideration the material properties and the position of the restorations of each patient.

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Composite ResinsDental MaterialsDental PlaqueGlass Ionomer CementsColorColorimetryHumansMaterials TestingComposite ResinsDental MaterialsGlass Ionomer Cementscolorimetercolor stabilityglass‐ionomer cementplaque detectorresin composite

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PMCPMC12087945

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