Capacity analysis of pigment removal of composite resin by hydrogen peroxide 35%

Abstract Objective Evaluate in vitro the ability to removal pigments of composite resin after application of hydrogen peroxide 35%. Material and method Concocted to-20 resin samples composed Opallis (FGM), A1 color, in circular metal matrix. The samples were divided into 4 groups (n = 5) the following coloring agents: distilled water (control), coffee, red wine and Coca-Cola®. In the staining, the samples were immersed in the solutions for 72 hours, with daily change of beverages. Proceeded to the application of 35% hydrogen peroxide gel (Whiteness HP Blue Calcium, FGM) in 3 sessions, one application of gel per session that remained in the samples for 40 minutes. Color measurements were made initially after staining after application of the peroxide and for 21 days using Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer. The data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (α = 0.05). Result Significant color change was observed in specimens after immersion in the solutions, except the control group. Hydrogen peroxide was capable of removing the stains, however the color did not return to the baseline in any of the staining groups, especially for the groups immersed in coffee. Conclusion Staining solutions can stain the composite resin. The application of 35% hydrogen peroxide can remove partially the staining, minimizing the color change produced by the staining solutions. However, the bleaching gel was not capable of removing all staining, especially for the coffee group.