Objective <p>This study aimed to assess the color stability of a novel self-cure bulk-fill composite (automix and capsule forms), in comparison to a light-cure bulk-fill composite and a conventional flowable composite after immersion in common beverages.</p> Materials and methods <p>Four composite resins (Stela Automix, Stela Capsule, Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable, and G-ænial Universal Injectable) were evaluated on 160 disc-shaped specimens. Specimens were randomly assigned to four subgroups (<i>n</i> = 10) and immersed in tea, coffee, cola, or distilled water (control). Color measurements were performed using a spectrophotometer at baseline, 6 and 12 days, and color changes (ΔE₀₀) were calculated using the CIEDE2000 formula. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post-hoc tests and paired sample T-tests to evaluate time-dependent changes (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p> Results <p>All composites showed increased discoloration over time, with coffee causing the most significant color change, followed by cola, while tea had a milder effect. Self-cure bulk-fill composites showed significantly higher ΔE₀₀ values than their light-cure composites. Stela Automix showed the greatest color change after Stela Capsule.</p> Conclusion <p>The results suggest that self-cure bulk-fill composites have lower color stability than light-cure composites. Filler characteristics, particularly particle size and loading, have a greater influence on color stability than resin matrix composition.</p>

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Color stability of a novel self-cure bulk-fill composite compared to light-cure bulk-fill and injectable composite resins

  • Burak Çarıkçıoğlu,
  • İdil Ay Şimşek,
  • Volkan Arıkan,
  • Evren Sarıyılmaz

摘要

Objective

This study aimed to assess the color stability of a novel self-cure bulk-fill composite (automix and capsule forms), in comparison to a light-cure bulk-fill composite and a conventional flowable composite after immersion in common beverages.

Materials and methods

Four composite resins (Stela Automix, Stela Capsule, Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable, and G-ænial Universal Injectable) were evaluated on 160 disc-shaped specimens. Specimens were randomly assigned to four subgroups (n = 10) and immersed in tea, coffee, cola, or distilled water (control). Color measurements were performed using a spectrophotometer at baseline, 6 and 12 days, and color changes (ΔE₀₀) were calculated using the CIEDE2000 formula. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post-hoc tests and paired sample T-tests to evaluate time-dependent changes (p < 0.05).

Results

All composites showed increased discoloration over time, with coffee causing the most significant color change, followed by cola, while tea had a milder effect. Self-cure bulk-fill composites showed significantly higher ΔE₀₀ values than their light-cure composites. Stela Automix showed the greatest color change after Stela Capsule.

Conclusion

The results suggest that self-cure bulk-fill composites have lower color stability than light-cure composites. Filler characteristics, particularly particle size and loading, have a greater influence on color stability than resin matrix composition.