Research Article

Effect of bleaching agents on microhardness of different resin matrix ceramics

Number: 1 February 1, 2026
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Effect of bleaching agents on microhardness of different resin matrix ceramics

Abstract

Aim: The objective of this study is to assess the effect of different bleaching protocols and concentrations on the microhardness of CAD/CAM materials in vitro. Material and Methods: Five contemporary CAD/CAM blocks; resin nanoceramic, flexible nano-hybrid ceramic, hybrid ceramic, resin-infiltrated ceramic, reinforced composite were used. One hundred samples were prepared for every block and bleaching procedure (n=10) with a thickness of 1.5 mm. Finishing and polishing were applied in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations. Opalescence PF bleaching gel with a 16% carbamide peroxide content was applied to the at-home bleaching group for 14 days for 6 hours a day, whereas Opalescence Boost bleaching gel with a hydrogen peroxide content of 40% was applied to the in-office bleaching group for 20 minutes 2 times per session on days 1 and 7. The microhardness of the samples was measured with a Vickers hardness device before and after processing. The data were statistically evaluated with the repeated-measures analysis of variance and the Bonferroni correction. Results: After bleaching, the highest microhardness values were in the resin-infiltrated ceramic (p<0.05). The microhardness values of hybrid ceramic decreased significantly (p<0.05). No significant difference was detected between in-office and at-home bleaching processes in blocks other than the hybrid ceramic. Conclusions: Bleaching protocols, both in-office and at-home, will not decrease the microhardness of resin-infiltrated ceramic restorations and they may better preserve aesthetic during bleaching, so this type of CAD/CAM blocks may be preferred in cases of bleaching treatments.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Dental Materials and Equipment

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 1, 2026

Submission Date

March 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 22, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: 1

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1.Çelik E, Deniz ŞT. Effect of bleaching agents on microhardness of different resin matrix ceramics. Med Records. 2026;(1). doi:10.37990/medr.1656367