Color stability of acrylic teeth immersed in a pigmenting solution

Abstract

The objective of this study was to compare the color stability of acrylic teeth immersed in a pigmenting solution. An experimental in vitro study was carried out in 40 acrylic teeth from two commercial companies which were immersed in coffee and distilled water (control). The teeth were divided into 4 groups of 10 teeth each: Group-1 (Duratone-n® teeth immersed in distilled water), Group-2 (Duratone- n® immersed in coffee), Group-3 (Ivostar® teeth immersed in distilled water) and Group-4 (Ivostar® teeth immersed in coffee). The specimens were immersed in the respective solutions for 10 minutes a day for a period of 14 days. Finally, the samples were stored in an incubator at a constant temperature of 37 ° C. The color was recorded at two time-points (baseline time and at 14 days) using the Vita Easyshade® V spectrophotometer. The results were analyzed using the Stata 14 program. Ivostar® teeth immersed in coffee (2.24) and distilled water (2.88) showest the highest ∆E values compared to Duratone-n® teeth immersed in coffee (1.53) and distilled water (1.60). After exposure to coffee, the Duratone-n® brand teeth presented greater color stability compared to those of the Ivostar® brand.