Journal Article

·2024 OPEN ACCESS

Surface characterization and optical properties of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramics against different mouthwashes and thermocycling

Merve Benli , Müge Yargıcı Çağlayan , Beril Eker Gümüş YTU

Journal of Medical and Dental Investigations

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate color stability (ΔE00), translucency (TP), and surface roughness (Ra) of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) with lithium disilicate (LS) against different mouth rinses after thermocycling. Methods: A total of 270 specimens were prepared: LS (IPS Emax CAD (group EC)), ZLS-1 (Vita Suprinity (group VS)), and ZLS-2 (Celtra Duo (group CD)). For each specimen, ΔE00, TP, and Ra measurements were recorded with a clinical spectrophotometer (CM-3600A) and a 3D non-contact profilometer (AEP Nanomap-1000WLI), respectively, between baseline and after 10000 cycles of thermal cycling. Each group was divided into six subgroups (n=15) according to the immersion solution: five mouthwashes (Meridol, Klorhex, Listerine Cool Mint, Listerine Healthy White Natural Lemon&Salt, and Curasept ADS 212), and distilled water for 72 hours. Statistical analysis was performed by using a three-way robust ANOVA with Tukey HSD test (α=0.05). Results: Listerine Lemon&Salt and Cool Mint caused the highest ΔE00 and Ra values, while TP values of tested mouthwashes were similar (p=0.051). Group EC had the highest ΔE00 and Ra values with the lowest TP values against mouthwashes (p<0.05). Conclusion: Prolonged use of mouthwashes may cause color change and increased surface roughness in LS more than ZLS. Patients should be advised to use alcohol-containing mouthwashes with caution in daily use.

Keywords

Cubic zirconia Distilled water Materials science Lithium disilicate Surface roughness Contact angle Dentistry Nuclear chemistry Chemistry Composite material Ceramic Chromatography Medicine

Subject Areas

Dental materials and restorations ·Orthodontics ·Health Sciences
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