In vitro effects of fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and bromelain-containing toothpaste types on surface roughness of different restorative materials

Abstract

Aim: To examine the effects of fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and bromelain-containing toothpaste types on the surface roughness of nanohybrid, nanofilled, flowable, and bulk-fill composites; conventional, light-curing, and low-viscosity glass ionomers; and compomers.

Materials and Methods: A total of 160 specimens were fabricated using nanohybrid, nanofilled, flowable, and bulk-fill composites; conventional, light-curing, and low-viscosity glass ionomers; and compomers. Each material group was divided into four subgroups (n = 5) as follows: Control (C), fluoride toothpaste (FT), bromelain toothpaste (BT), and hydroxyapatite toothpaste (HT). Surface roughness values of all specimens were examined using an optical profilometer and a scanning electron microscope at 500, 1,000, and 3,500 magnifications.

Results: The highest average roughness value (Ra; mu m) was obtained from the conventional glass ionomer material (P < .001). While the mean Ra value was 0.155 +/- 0.116 mu m at baseline, it was 0.262 +/- 0.203 mu m in the fluoride group, 0.237 +/- 0.192 mu m in the hydroxyapatite group, 0.260 +/- 0.293 mu m in the bromelain group, and 0.198 +/- 0.187 mu m in the control group (P < .001).

Conclusion: We have found that brushing with various types of toothpaste containing fluoride, bromelain, and hydroxyapatite may not result in obtaining different surface roughness values from different types of restorative materials. Differences in surface roughness values of restorative materials may be found at different magnifications under scanning electron microscope.