Blackening of potatoes after cooking is unsightly and markedly affects their market value and consumer acceptance. Ultimately, any appraisal of a food must be based on the characteristics consumers prefer (5),^ Several studies of American consumers' preferences tabulate the cooking qualities in potatoes considered most desirable. In 1,032 home interviews in the cities of Cleveland and Rochester...

The diagnostic value of dark-gray discoloration of the crown of primary incisors following traumatic injury as a predictor of pulp vitality is controversial. This retrospective study attempted to examine the condition of the pulp of primary incisors with dark-gray discoloration following traumatic injuries. Forty-eight gray caries-free, traumatized primary incisors were examined clinically and ...

It is common knowledge that materials used in endodontics may cause discoloration and thus impair the aesthetic outcome of the treated tooth. The purpose of this review is to summarise the existing knowledge on the discoloration potential of materials used for endodontic procedures. A comprehensive literature search covering the period from 1966 to 2011 was conducted on Pubmed and the Cochrane ...

A pleasing appearance and bright smile greatly enhance oneʼs personality. Discoloration, especially when the anterior teeth are affected, puts a significant disturbance of aesthetics can decrease patient’s self esteem. Public demand for esthetic dentistry, including tooth whitening has increased in recent years. Discoloration is common problem caused by either extrinsic or intrinsic factor. Now...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate the 8-year clinical performance of a mild 2-step self-etch adhesive in non-carious Class-V lesions with and without prior selective phosphoric acid-etching of the enamel cavity margins. METHODS A total of 100 non-carious Class-V lesions in 29 patients were restored with Clearfil AP-X (Kuraray). The composite...