Abstract

High-translucency restorative materials are commonly used in the restoration of anterior teeth where aesthetics is a critical factor. In this in vitro study, the impact of mouthwash on the colour stability and surface characteristics of high-translucency computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) dental restorative materials was evaluated. Two-hundred specimens were fabricated from five high-translucency CAD-CAM materials: a resin nano ceramic; a polymer-infiltrated ceramic network; a feldspathic ceramic; a lithium disilicate glass ceramic; and high-translucency zirconia. Each group of ceramic specimens was then divided into four subgroups: conventional mouthwash (LISTERINE); whitening mouthwash (LISTERINE Healthy White); chlorhexidine gluconate; and distilled water. Oral rinsing was simulated at 100rpm for 180h, representing 15yr of clinical simulation. The specimens were then evaluated for colour, translucency, gloss, roughness, and surface morphology. Two-way ANOVA and linear mixed models were used for intergroup comparisons (α=0.05). The polymer-infiltrated ceramic network and feldspathic ceramic became brighter, more opaque, less glossy, and rougher after rinsing with the whitening mouthwash. The long-term use of specific mouthwashes can cause deterioration of the optical and surface properties of high-translucency CAD-CAM dental restorations.

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