Assessment of Color Changes on Composite Resins, GIC and Tooth Under the Influence of CHX, CHX with ADS, Octinidine and Oil Pulling Mouth Rinses: An In Vitro Study

AbstractBackground - Restorative dentistry has seen remarkable progress due to advancements in dental materials. The field is benefiting from the development of materials that offer improved aesthetics, durability, and bio-compatibility. Innovations such as resin based composites, ceramic materials, and bio-active substances are not only enhancing the functionality of restorations but also contributing to minimally invasive procedures and longer lasting results.Aim - The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of various mouth rinses on Composite resin, GIC and natural teeth using UV Spectrophotometer: An in vitro study.Material and Method - A total of 36 composite specimens comprising nanohybrid composite disks of size 10-mm diameter and 0.5-mm thickness were prepared on a customized model for standardization using the composite filling instrument. The specimens were cured with light curing unit for 20 s and polished with a composite polishing kit and a total of 36 GIC specimens comprising zirconomer disks of size 10-mm diameter and 0.5-mm thickness were prepared on a customized model for standardization using the GDC filling instrument. A total of 36 extracted human premolar teeth for periodontal and orthodontic purposes were selected for thestudy. Four mouthrinses comprising CHX and CHX with ADS, orahex pro and oil pulling were used. Baseline color values of natural tooth, composite resins and GIC were recorded using an ultraviolet spectrophotometer. After baseline spectrophotometric measurements, all the samples were subjected to the mouth rinses. The post immersion color values of the samples were then recorded, respectively, using the same spectrophotometer.Statical Analysis :- The statistical analysis was done using One way ANOVA and paired t-test.Results :- Reflectance values showed a statistically significant difference between CHX, CHX with ADS, Orahex pro and Oil pulling among Composite resin, GIC, natural teeth.Conclusion:- Within the limitations of the current study, CHX with ADS and Orahex pro may aid in avoiding stains, thereby making it more acceptable for patients.