Abstract
CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) for indirect restorative materials has been recently introduced in dentistry. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change of the surface micro-hardness of different restorative CAD/CAM materials after exposure to a carbonated acidic drink (Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Company, Milan, Italy). One hundred and eighty specimens of identical size (2 mm thickness) were obtained by sectioning each tested CAD/CAM block of four materials: a hybrid ceramic (CERASMART™, GC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan), a resin nano ceramic (Lava™ Ultimate, 3M, Monrovia, CA, USA), a nanohybrid composite (Grandio blocs, VOCO GmbH, Cuxhaven, Germany), and a zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass ceramic (VITA SUPRINITY® PC; VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Sackingen, Germany). Forty-five specimens of each material were tested. Micro-hardness was measured at baseline, after 7 days and after 28 days. The data were analyzed. The micro-hardness of each material varied significantly after immersion in Coca-Cola. The nanohybrid composite had a high initial micro-hardness and the greatest percentage loss after acid exposure. The hybrid ceramic and the resin nano ceramic had similar percentage losses of micro-hardness values even if the second material had higher initial values. The zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass ceramic had the highest baseline values and the lowest percentage loss of micro-hardness. The different CAD/CAM materials presented different micro-hardness values before and after acid exposure.
Highlights
The consumption of energy drinks and carbonated drinks is very common, in the age range of 18–35 years
Many studies demonstrated that their consumption can cause dental erosion and restoration erosion [1,2]
A more controlled consumption of soft drinks has a positive influence on diet and on dental and dental materials erosion
Summary
The consumption of energy drinks and carbonated drinks is very common, in the age range of 18–35 years. Many studies demonstrated that their consumption can cause dental erosion and restoration erosion [1,2]. The presence of some acids, including organic acids such as acetic, propionic, and lactic acid in the formulation of beverages can lead to a decrease in the micro-hardness values of resin composites [3,4]. A more controlled consumption of soft drinks has a positive influence on diet and on dental and dental materials erosion. Coca-Cola is a widely consumed carbonated beverage, with a pH level of 2.52.
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