title: Color stability of sealed composite resin restorative materials after ultraviolet artificial aging and immersion in staining solutions.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The color alteration of resin-based materials is one of the most common reasons to replace esthetic dental restorations.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study assessed the influence of surface sealant (Biscover) on the color stability of nanofilled (Supreme XT) and microhybrid (Vit-l-escence and Opallis) composite resins after artificial aging.
  
  
  METHODS
  One hundred disc-shaped (6 × 1.5 mm) specimens were made for each composite resin. After 24 hours, all specimens were polished and sealant was applied to 50 specimens of each material. Baseline color was measured according to the CIE L*a*b* system using a reflection spectrophotometer. Ten specimens of each group were aged for 252 h in an ultraviolet (UV)-accelerated aging chamber or immersed for 4 weeks in cola soft drink, orange juice, red wine staining solutions or distilled water as control. Color difference (ΔE) after aging was calculated based on the color coordinates before (baseline) and after aging/staining treatment. Data were analyzed with 2-way ANOVA and Fisher's test (α=.05).
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results showed significant changes in color after artificial aging in all the groups (P<.05). Independent of the material studied, red wine resulted in the highest level of discoloration. Intermediate values were found for orange juice, UV accelerated aging, and the cola soft drink. The lowest values of ΔE were found for specimens stored in distilled water.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  All composite resins showed some color alteration after the aging methods. The surface sealant did not alter the color stability of the tested materials.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Aracatuba School of Dentistry (UNESP), Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Anderson
authors: A
authors: Catelan
authors: André Luiz Fraga
authors: AL
authors: Briso
authors: Renato Hermann
authors: RH
authors: Sundfeld
authors: Marcelo Coelho
authors: MC
authors: Goiato
authors: Paulo Henrique
authors: PH
authors: dos Santos
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates / Q000528:radiation effects*; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000528:radiation effects*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D008422:Materials Testing; D017797:Prosthesis Coloring; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013053:Spectrophotometry; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; C481141:BisCover; D003188:Composite Resins; D019279:Resin Cements