Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials

Rahime Zeynep Erdem; Semanur Özüdoğru; Hakan Arslan

doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599

Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials

Abstract

Background: This study evaluated the colour stability of a novel alkasite-based composite resin restorative material compared to giomer-based, microhybrid, and nanohybrid composite resins. Assessments were performed at three-time intervals—24 hours, 1 week, and 1 month—following immersion in distilled water, red wine, and coffee. Materials and Methods: Samples shaped like discs were prepared from four different composite resin restorative materials (alkasite-based, giomer-based, microhybrid, and nanohybrid). The samples were immersed in distilled water, coffee, or red wine, and colour changes were measured on days 1, 7, and 28 using CIE LAB values obtained through spectrophotometry. The baseline colour and changes on different days were recorded as ΔE1, ΔE2, and ΔE3, with results evaluated MANOVA statistically at p < 0.05. Results: Throughout the study, all restorative materials showed discolouration over time. The colour change occurred more in the alkasite-based and giomer-based materials compared to the microhybrid and nanohybrid composite resin materials (p<0.05). Coffee and red wine resulted in notably greater staining compared to distilled water (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that the colour stability of restorative materials is significantly influenced by their composition, the type of staining agent, and the duration of exposure. Alkasite-based and giomer-based materials exhibited the most notable discolouration, particularly when exposed to coffee and red wine. This finding highlights the importance of selecting appropriate materials to achieve enduring aesthetic results. Keywords: Color Stability, Alkasite-Based, Giomer-Based, Composite Resin, Restorative Material

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Afyonkarahisar Sağlık Bilimleri Üniveristesi 2023-11 sayılı etik kurul alınmıştır.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics, Dental Materials and Equipment

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Rahime Zeynep Erdem ^*
0000-0001-9217-9631
Türkiye

Semanur Özüdoğru
0000-0001-7967-9121
Türkiye

Hakan Arslan
0000-0003-4890-1062
Türkiye

Publication Date

April 27, 2026

Submission Date

July 7, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599

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https://izlik.org/JA63YJ78DK

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APA

Erdem, R. Z., Özüdoğru, S., & Arslan, H. (2026). Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials. Selcuk Dental Journal, 13(1), 56-60. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599

AMA

1.Erdem RZ, Özüdoğru S, Arslan H. Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials. Selcuk Dent J. 2026;13(1):56-60. doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599

Chicago

Erdem, Rahime Zeynep, Semanur Özüdoğru, and Hakan Arslan. 2026. “Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison With Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials”. Selcuk Dental Journal 13 (1): 56-60. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599.

EndNote

Erdem RZ, Özüdoğru S, Arslan H (April 1, 2026) Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials. Selcuk Dental Journal 13 1 56–60.

IEEE

[1]R. Z. Erdem, S. Özüdoğru, and H. Arslan, “Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials”, Selcuk Dent J, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 56–60, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599.

ISNAD

Erdem, Rahime Zeynep - Özüdoğru, Semanur - Arslan, Hakan. “Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison With Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials”. Selcuk Dental Journal 13/1 (April 1, 2026): 56-60. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599.

JAMA

1.Erdem RZ, Özüdoğru S, Arslan H. Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials. Selcuk Dent J. 2026;13:56–60.

MLA

Erdem, Rahime Zeynep, et al. “Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison With Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials”. Selcuk Dental Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 56-60, doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599.

Vancouver

1.Rahime Zeynep Erdem, Semanur Özüdoğru, Hakan Arslan. Colour Stability of a Novel Alkasite-Based Composite Resin Restorative Material in Comparison with Giomer-Based, Microhybrid, Nanohybrid Composite Resin Restorative Materials. Selcuk Dent J. 2026 Apr. 1;13(1):56-60. doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1728599