Effects of Acid Etching and Bleaching on Enamel Stain Retention From Turmeric and Coffee: An In Vitro Study
Phosphoric acid etching significantly enhanced enamel staining susceptibility and roughness compared to hydrogen peroxide bleaching, with coffee posing a greater risk than turmeric. These findings underscore the need for dietary counseling and post-treatment protective measures to preserve dental aesthetics.
Authors
- Nikhil Sathawane
- Shreya Bhukal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8962-7639)
- Manish Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2325-9691)
- Sachin S Kandalkar
- Gaurav Nagar
- Apurva R Kamble
Institutions
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.90134
- Primary Topic
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00