Aim To evaluate and compare the surface roughness and colour change of microhybrid and nanocomposite after exposure to beverages commonly used by children. Methods Thirty discs were prepared using Filtek Z250 and Filtek Supreme composites. Discs were immersed in distilled water, orange juice and Coca-Cola. Colour and surface roughness were measured at baseline and on days 15 and 30. ResultsFiltek Z250 and Filtek Supreme showed no significant difference in surface roughness and colour change at all measurement times. Immersion solution had a significant effect on surface roughness as well as colour change. Specimens immersed in Coca-Cola demonstrated the highest effect, followed by those immersed in orange juice, while specimens immersed in distilled water had the least effect. There was a significant increase in surface roughness and colour change over time. The change in colour was more evident in the period between baseline measurements and after 15 days. There was a significant interaction between media type and time. Conclusions Both composites showed no significant difference in roughness and colour change at all measurement times. There was a significant increase in surface roughness and colour change in all immersion solutions tested over time. Coca-Cola caused unacceptable colour change.

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INTRODUCTION:Different techniques can be utilized in vitro to evaluate the durability of the bond strength to tooth structure. Shear bond strength test is one of these methods which have been widely used. Glass carbomer has been introduced with claims of improved physical characteristics in comparison with conventional GICs. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate the shear bond strength of glass carbomer to primary dentin versus a high viscosity glass ionomer (Fuji IX GP) MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty primary molar teeth extracted for orthodontic purposes or exfoliated by normal shedding were collected according to specific criteria from public hospitals in Alexandria and outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University. Crown surfaces of the included teeth were mounted in acrylic blocks then, ground with water-cooled silicon carbide abrasive papers successively to obtain flat dentin surfaces. The prepared specimens (n=20) were divided into two groups according to the glass ionomer cement (GIC) bonded to the dentin surface (10/ each group): group I (Fuji IX GP) and group II (Glass Carbomer). Shear bond strength (SBS) between dentin surface and the bonded material was measured using a universal testing machine. RESULTS:The results revealed that, Fuji IXGP group recorded the highest mean SBS value (6.624) while, Glass Carbomer recorded mean value (2.870). There was a highly significant difference in shear bond strength values between both groups (p= 0.000). CONCLUSIONS:The high viscosity glass ionomer was higher in shear bond strength than glass carbomer glass ionomer and this finding may be salutary in GICs selection by dental practitioners.

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