Color Stability and Durability of Dental Restorative Materials against Pediatric Liquid Drugs

Objective: To evaluate the color stability, surface roughness, and microhardness of dental restorative materials in various pediatric liquid drugs (PLDs). Material and Methods: A total of 175 restorative material discs were prepared for the following groups (n=25): Filtek Ultimate (FU), ACTIVA BioACTIVE Restorative (AC), ADMIRA Fusion X-tra (AD), Beautifil II (BII), Equia Forte (EQ), Fujı II Lc (FII), Fuji IX (FIX). After the initial colour assessment was performed, surface roughness and microhardness values were measured. Specimens were divided into five subgroups (n = 5) for each test, including Aerius, Ferrosanol, Atarax, Keppra, and Ventolin. Measurements were repeated following a 4-week immersion cycle. The resulting data were analyzed statistically using the Shapiro-Wilk, Kruskal-Wallis, and Friedman tests. Results: The FII group showed the highest ΔE. However, there was no significant difference between the BII and EQ groups (p>0.05). The Ferrasanol B caused the most significant color change in materials (p < 0.05). The Ventolin significantly increased the surface roughness of the materials (p < 0.05). Following the PLD storage, the surface roughness of the BII and FIX groups increased, while the microhardness of the FU, BII, EQ, and FII groups decreased (p < 0.05). The Aerius, Atarax, Keppra, and Ventolin significantly disrupted the microhardness of the materials (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Pediatric liquid drugs may cause unfavorable effects on the color stability and surface properties of restorative materials.