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International Arab Journal of Dentistry

DOI

https://doi.org/10.70174/iajd.v16i1.1400

Abstract

Purpose

This study investigates the color stability of denture teeth made from different materials when subjected to various staining solutions.

Methods

Forty-five A1 shade upper central incisors were divided into three groups: prefabricated, 3D printed, and milled denture teeth (N=45). Each group was further divided into three subgroups, with teeth immersed in coffee, wine, and artificial saliva for up to 120 days (n=5). ∆E values for color change were measured using an Optishade colorimeter.

Results

The type of teeth, type of solution, and immersion time had a significant effect on color stability (p < 0.001). Interactions between the three variables were all significant (p < 0.001). Conventional denture teeth showed slight color changes with saliva (ΔE = 1.256 by day 120), moderate changes with wine (ΔE = 2.893), and more significant changes with coffee (ΔE = 5.208). Milled denture teeth exhibited no color changes with saliva, noticeable changes with wine (ΔE = 5.359), and moderate changes with coffee (ΔE = 3.137). 3D printed denture teeth showed no color changes with saliva, but increased changes with wine (ΔE = 2.533) and highly significant changes with coffee (ΔE = 10.546). Coffee consistently caused the highest ΔE values, especially in 3D printed teeth.

Conclusion

The study found that material choice in denture teeth fabrication significantly affects color stability, with milled teeth showing the highest color stability and 3D-printed denture teeth exhibiting the least color stability. In addition, coffee has been found to be the most chromogenic staining agent.

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