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Journal of Dental Sciences and Education

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Is the surface abrasiveness of the dental stain eraser on composite resin as minimal as that of the rubber-cup?
Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study is to compare the abrasive effect of dental stain erasers on dental resin composites with the rubber cup and prophylaxis paste, which are routine methods used to remove stains in professional practice.
Methods: Composite resin blocks were prepared and initial surface roughness measurements were made. Application areas were divided into equal areas in each block and marker was used to color equal surface areas of each section(5x5mm). The stain removal methods to be compared were applied to the divided surfaces(n=9), and roughness values were measured again.
Results: It was observed that the dental stain eraser (SE) group created significantly more roughness on the composite surfaces(0.312815) compared to the rubber cup (RC) group(0.213556) (p<0.001). Additionally, the roughness values of the SE and RC groups were significantly higher than those of the control group (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Compared to application with rubber cup and prophylaxis paste, dental stain eraser is more abrasive on composite resin surfaces. At-home dental stain erasers have a more abrasive effect than professional stain removal method using rubber cups.

Keywords : Polishing, dental stain, abrasion, dental stain eraser

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Ethical Statement

This study did not require ethical approval as it did not involve any human subjects or animal experiments.

Informed Consent

Since the study was conducted without the participation of any living being, no written consent form was obtained.

Author Contributions

Design: EÖ, LS; Data Collection and/or Processing: EÖ, AE; Analysis and/or Interpretation: LS; Writing the Article: EÖ.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this study.

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The authors received no financial support for the conduct or publication of this research.


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Article available in :
Volume 4, Issue 4, 2026
Page : 158-161
https://doi.org/10.51271/JDSE-0092
Article Information
Received : 18 Ağu 2026
Accepted : 15 Eki 2026
Published : 28 Eki 2026
Corresponding Author :

Ece Özer: Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, İzmir Tınaztepe University, İzmir, Turkiye

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Citation : Özer E, Savran L, Efe A. Is the surface abrasiveness of the dental stain eraser on composite resin as minimal as that of the rubber-cup? J Dent Sci Educ. 2026;4(4):158-161. doi:10.51271/JDSE-0092

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