Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-2 | Issue-06 | 134-139
Original Research Article
Effect of Dietary Drinks on the Microhardness of Two Nanocomposites: An inVitro Study
Diganta Borah, Shibani Shetty, Jayalakshmi KB, Prasannalatha Nadig, Sujatha I, Sahana DS
Published : June 30, 2017
Abstract
The aim is to determine the effect of two dietary drinks Coca Cola and Tropicana orange juice on the surface
hardness of two aesthetic nanocomposite materials. Materials and methods: The materials included nanocomposite
materials Shofu Beautifil II and Estelite α- supranano composite. A sample size of 120 specimens of 5.5mm × 3 mm in
dimension of each restorative material was prepared . The discs were divided into 2 groups of 60 specimens each and
each subgroup of 20 samples each .The discs were immersed in different beverages in time intervals of 1 hour,1 day and
1week . Surface hardness tests were performed before immersion and at time intervals of 1 hour,1 day and 1 week
intervals. Statistical analysis used was one way ANOVA. Results: Exposure to Coca Cola and Tropicana orange juice
reduced the hardness of both the nanocomposites with Coca Cola showing greater reduction in hardness between the two
with p<0.05. Shofu Beautifil II showed greater reduction in hardness than Estelite α-supranano at all time intervals.
Conclusion: Estelite α-supranano showed better results compared to Shofu Beautifil II .Clinicians should therefore
judiciously decide which material will be better for patients taking into consideration their dietary habits and lifestyle.