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ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026

Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical Properties, Color Stability, and Surface Roughness of Gingiva-Shaded Composites.

Faris A Alshahrani, Ibrahim Alsaif, Hassan Alhamza, Abdullah Alhashim, Saleh Alrashed, Noha Taymour, Mohammed M Gad, Hamad Alrumaih, Yousif A Al-Dulaijan, Abdulrahman A Balhaddad

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Faris A AlshahraniDepartment of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0433-5476
Ibrahim AlsaifCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.
Hassan AlhamzaCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3225-8022
Abdullah AlhashimCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.
Saleh AlrashedCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.
Noha TaymourDepartment of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1527-638X
Mohammed M GadDepartment of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3193-2356
Hamad AlrumaihDepartment of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4356-3124
Yousif A Al-DulaijanDepartment of Substitutive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8180-8903
Abdulrahman A BalhaddadDepartment of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia, iau.edu.sa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6678-7940

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Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated the mechanical properties, surface topography, and color stability of a conventional acrylic resin compared to three commercially available gingiva-shaded composites after immersion in common beverages. Methodology: Conventional acrylic resin (Major Base 20) was compared with three commercially available pink composites: Shofu Beautifil II (Shofu Inc.), Beauty Gum Gingiva (TuskDent), and Dengen Dent (Dengen Dent). Bar-shaped specimens ( Results: Shofu Beautifil II (92.24 ± 11.67 MPa) and Beauty Gum (99.28 ± 16.05 MPa) composites exhibited flexural strength comparable to that of acrylic resin (98.49 ± 10.84 MPa). However, Dengen Dent (35.24 ± 5.87 MPa) showed significantly ( Conclusion: Shofu Beautifil II and Beauty Gum Gingiva showed higher flexural strength, elastic modulus, and microhardness, as well as superior color stability (Δ Clinical Significance: The study underscores the critical need for careful material selection in esthetic dentistry, particularly for gingiva-shaded composites. Clinicians should be aware that not all pink composites perform equally. Furthermore, the potential for certain composites to develop increased surface roughness when exposed to acidic drinks such as cola may influence plaque retention. Therefore, selecting a pink composite with proven durability, color stability, and surface integrity is essential for achieving predictable and long-lasting esthetic restorations.

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color stabilityimmersion solutionmechanical testingpink compositesurface properties

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