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Indian Journal of Dental Education

Volume  18, Issue 2, May. Aug 2025, Pages 61-68
 

Original Article

Effect of Herbal Extracts and Commercial Denture Cleansers on Color Stability of Heat-Polymerized Acrylic Denture Base Resin: An In-Vitro Study

Sanjana Boro1, Pankaj Datta2, Siddhi Tripathi3, Subham Das4, Nilisha Rao5, Kumar Eesh6

1 Second Year Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, I.T.S Dental College, Ghaziabad, UP, India.  2 Professor & Head, Department of Prosthodontic, I.T.S. Centre for Dental Studies & Research, NH-58 Delhi-Meerut   Road, Ghaziabad 201206, Uttar Pradesh, India.   3 Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, I.T.S Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.  4 Second Year Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, I.T.S Dental Colle

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DOI: 10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.18225.3

Abstract

Background: Color stability of denture base resins is critical for long-term esthetics and patient satisfaction. Commercial denture cleansers are effective but may affect the color stability of acrylic resins. Herbal alternatives offer potential advantages with fewer side effects. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of herbal extracts and commercial denture cleansers on the color stability of heat-polymerized acrylic denture base resin. Materials and Methods: A total of 36 acrylic resin specimens were fabricated and divided into four groups (n=9) based on cleansing solution: Group I – Clinsodent, Group II – Distilled Water, Group III – Oradox, and Group IV – Origanum Oil. All samples were stained with turmeric, tea, and coffee solutions, then subjected to respective cleansing agents for 10 days. Color changes were measured at baseline, post-staining, and post-cleansing using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer and analyzed via CIELAB parameters (?E). Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test. Results: Origanum oil (Group IV) demonstrated the highest color stability (?E = 77.91 ± 0.13), followed by Oradox (76.01 ± 0.13), Clinsodent (75.35 ± 0.16), and distilled water (72.83 ± 0.20). Statistically significant differences were observed   between all groups (p < 0.001).   Conclusion: Origanum oil exhibited superior performance in maintaining color stability of acrylic resins and can serve as an effective herbal alternative to commercial denture cleansers.
 


Keywords : • Denture cleanser • Color stability • Acrylic resin • Origanum oil • Herbal extract , • Spectrophotometer
Corresponding Author : Sanjana Boro,