Surface degradation of CAD-CAM resin composites by fluoride-containing toothpaste <i>via</i> chemical dissolution

This study investigated the impact of 1,500 ppm fluoride-containing toothpaste on the surface properties of CAD-CAM resin composites. An accelerated degradation test was performed using five commercial NaF-containing toothpastes, which were applied to two commercial CAD-CAM resin composites and stored under static conditions at 37°C for 14 days without mechanical brushing. The results showed that four toothpastes significantly increased surface roughness and reduced gloss. To further elucidate this phenomenon, a similar accelerated degradation test was conducted using experimental aqueous solutions containing NaF (1,500 ppm) and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS; 2 wt%), a common component in the toothpastes that caused the most severe degradation. The findings indicated that SDS accelerates the degradation of CAD-CAM resin composites in the presence of NaF, suggesting that toothpastes containing both NaF and SDS contribute to the deterioration of surface properties.