Assessment of Exogenous Pigmentation on Clear Elastomeric Modules: An in vitro Study

Authors

  • Shaista N Ansari Aditya Dental College, Beed
  • Dhananjay Rathod NIMS Dental College, Jaipur
  • G P Rathod Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar
  • Gazal Bisht Seema Dental College, Rishikesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v8i1.21345

Keywords:

aesthetic, elastomeric modules, exogenous pigment

Abstract

Objective: To assess in vitro changes in the shade of clear elastomeric modules from different manufacturers influenced by exogeneous pigmentation contained in everyday dietary substances.

Materials & Method: The specimen comprised of clear elastomeric modules (Group A: Libral, Group B: TP Orthodontics) which were immersed in dietary substances: ketchup, coffee, tea, pepsi & methylene blue. Their hue, saturation and intensity were figured after 72 hours by methods of Adobe photoshop CS3 to mirror the module recoloring seriousness.

Result: Significant difference was found between two types of modules analyzed in this study. Ketchup and methylene blue demonstrated higher staining potential compared to other staining media. Besides, there was no significant difference in staining contrast between tea and Pepsi.

Conclusion: Ketchup and methylene blue are strong staining media, ought to be avoided by the patients opting for aesthetic orthodontic appliances. Elastomeric modules manufactured by different companies have differing staining potential. 

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Author Biographies

Shaista N Ansari, Aditya Dental College, Beed

Department of Orthodontics, PG Resident

Dhananjay Rathod, NIMS Dental College, Jaipur

Department of Orthdontics, Assistant Professor

G P Rathod, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar

Department of Oral Pathology, Professor

Gazal Bisht, Seema Dental College, Rishikesh

Department of Conservative dentistry, PG Resident

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Published

2018-10-13

How to Cite

Ansari, S. N., Rathod, D., Rathod, G. P., & Bisht, G. (2018). Assessment of Exogenous Pigmentation on Clear Elastomeric Modules: An in vitro Study. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 8(1), 33–36. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v8i1.21345

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2018)

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Original Articles

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