Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures

Merve Ağaccıoğlu; Merve Nur Yılmaz

doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017

Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to compare and evaluate the color stability and translucency of different composite resins subjected to various polishing procedures. Methods: Three different composite resins (G-aenial Achord-GA, Charisma Topaz One-CTO, Charisma Bulk Flow One-CBF) and three different polishing procedures (Diamond Polish Mint, Lucida, and Super-Snap) were included in this study. Thirty samples of each composite resin were prepared and randomly divided into three groups (n=10). Polishing procedures of the test groups were conducted. The baseline color values of all the samples were measured using a spectrophotometer. After a 14-day coffee immersion, color measurements were repeated. White and black background measurements were carried out before (TP001) and after coffee immersion (TP002) for translucency calculations. Data were analyzed using Jamovi v2.3.28. Robust ANOVA was used to compare the data that did not conform to normal distribution. Post-hoc comparisons were examined with the Bonferroni test. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results: The lowest and highest median ΔE00 values were observed in the GA-Lucida and CTO-Diamond groups, respectively. GA-Diamond had the lowest TP001 and TP002 values, whereas the highest values were observed in CTO-Super-Snap and CBF-Diamond groups, respectively. Charisma Bulk Flow One exhibited significantly lower total median ΔTP00 (p<0.05), and there was a statistical difference between GA and CTO (p<0.05). Conclusions: GA generally had superior color stability, showing significantly lower discoloration compared to other tested composite resins. All tested composite resins showed varying degrees of decreased translucency after coffee staining. Keywords: color stability, translucency, polishing paste, bulk-fill, single-shade

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It is declared that during the preparation process of this study, scientific and ethical principles were followed and all the studies benefited are stated in the bibliography.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Restorative Dentistry

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Merve Ağaccıoğlu ^*
0000-0001-6865-6311
Türkiye

Merve Nur Yılmaz
0000-0002-8037-6408
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 24, 2026

Submission Date

October 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 12, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017

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APA

Ağaccıoğlu, M., & Yılmaz, M. N. (2026). Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures. Selcuk Dental Journal, 13(2), 178-183. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017

AMA

1.Ağaccıoğlu M, Yılmaz MN. Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures. Selcuk Dent J. 2026;13(2):178-183. doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017

Chicago

Ağaccıoğlu, Merve, and Merve Nur Yılmaz. 2026. “Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures”. Selcuk Dental Journal 13 (2): 178-83. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017.

EndNote

Ağaccıoğlu M, Yılmaz MN (August 1, 2026) Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures. Selcuk Dental Journal 13 2 178–183.

IEEE

[1]M. Ağaccıoğlu and M. N. Yılmaz, “Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures”, Selcuk Dent J, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 178–183, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017.

ISNAD

Ağaccıoğlu, Merve - Yılmaz, Merve Nur. “Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures”. Selcuk Dental Journal 13/2 (August 1, 2026): 178-183. https://doi.org/10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017.

JAMA

1.Ağaccıoğlu M, Yılmaz MN. Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures. Selcuk Dent J. 2026;13:178–183.

MLA

Ağaccıoğlu, Merve, and Merve Nur Yılmaz. “Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures”. Selcuk Dental Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 178-83, doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017.

Vancouver

1.Merve Ağaccıoğlu, Merve Nur Yılmaz. Optical Properties of Composite Resins: An In Vitro Investigation of Different Polishing Procedures. Selcuk Dent J. 2026 Aug. 1;13(2):178-83. doi:10.15311/selcukdentj.1802017