Staining resistance of preheated flowable composites to drinking pigmented beverages

    Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the preheating of flowable compositeresins on the color stability when exposed to drinking pigmented beverages. Methods: Wave (SDI) and Tetric N-Flow (Ivoclar Vivadent) were used. One hundred andtwenty specimens (n = 10) were photo activated at different temperat...

  • Samuel Eleutério Paiva Sousa, Ellen Souza da Costa, Boniek Castillo Dutra Borges, Isauremi Vieira de Assunção, Alex José Souza dos Santos
  • 221-225
  • Original research
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In vitro evaluation of the effect of soft drinks on dental erosion

    Objective: The relationship between the exposure to Coca-Cola®, Fanta® Orange and Lipton® Ice Tea® Lemon and dental erosion over time was assessed, as well as the possible existence of differences in their erosive potential. Methods: Ninety-six samples were randomly assigned in equal numbers to four groups: Coca-...

  • Nádia Lopes, Maria de Lurdes Pereira, Helena Salgado, Américo Afonso, Pedro Mesquita
  • 139-145
  • Research
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