Comparative Evaluation Of The Effects Of Different Alcoholic Beverages And Sports/Energy Drinks On The Surface Roughness Of A Recently Marketed Universal Nanohybrid With A Nano-Filled Composite Resin

Abstract

AIM: This study evaluated the effects of different commonly consumed sports/energy drinks and alcoholic beverages on a nanohybrid composite resin - NeoSpectra™ST and a nano-filled composite resin - FiltekZ350XT. MATERIALS AND METHOD: 40 disc-shaped specimens of each composite material were fabricated of 2 mm thickness and 1 cm diameter. Initial surface roughness was evaluated using a profilometer. These specimens were immersed in four solutions – Red bull, Sting, Vodka, and Whiskey for a test period of 30 days for 5 min daily. The specimens were removed from solutions, cleaned, dried, and tested for surface roughness using a profilometer. RESULTS: Among the sports/energy drinks, Sting showed more surface roughness than Red bull and among alcoholic drinks, Whiskey showed more surface roughness than Vodka in both composite groups. Comparison between both the composite groups showed that NeoSpectra™ST showed less surface roughness in all the beverages compared to FiltekZ350XT. Independent t-test showed that surface roughness when immersed in Vodka showed a significant difference between the two groups. CONCLUSION: All the beverages assessed in this study showed increase in the roughness of both the composite resin.