Would nano-ormoceres be the new esthetic filling material replacing conventional resin composite?

Objective: The increased demand for esthetic restorations contributed for their development to adequately meet the clinical requirements of direct and indirect restorations in anterior and posterior teeth. This study was conducted to assess the influence of commonly used types of drinks in Saudi Arabia, on color stability of nano-ormocer bulk filling material compared to nano-hybrid resin-composite. Materials and methods: two types of materials were used Nano-hybrid composite (Filtek Z250) and Nano-Ormocer (VOCO admira fusion x-tra). A total number of 40 cylindrical specimens with dimensions of (4 mm in thickness and 6 mm in diameter) were divided into two equal groups according to the material used. Then each group was subdivided into 4 equal subgroups according to storage media (Arabiana coffee, Nestle classic instant coffee, Pepsi and distilled water as control). For both materials: the initial color was recorded. After three week’s storage, the deviation from initial color was recorded. Results: The results showed significant color change of nano-ormocer compared to nano-hybrid composite in Pepsi and Arbiana coffee storage media. Conclusion: Bulk fill Nano-Ormocer is a serious competitor to conventional Nano-Composite in the battle of esthetics.