PIGMENTATION OF RESINS BY INFUSIONS OF COCA LEAF MATE

https://doi.org/10.56274/rcs.2024.3.1.35

Abstract

The general objective of the present in vitro study was to determine the change in resin pigmentation by substance derived from the coca leaf in two groups, the experimental group and the control group. Likewise, the specific objectives were aimed at determining the change in pigmentation during 24 hours, 48 ​​hours and 96 hours of SOLARE color A1 resin and Tetric n-ceram A1 resin restorations, covered by a layer of epoxy resin. An applied study was carried out, with direct observation of an in vitro case. The use of epoxy resin creates a shiny and smooth surface on the resin veneer, but not physical tests over a period of 24, 48 and 96 hours immersed in coca mate infusion, observing relevant and progressive pigmentation in the experimental process. The result shows that the use of coca leaf mate infusions affects the color structure of the resin restorations, pigmenting them in shades of green, yellow and brown.