Rahaf K Jarwan

Department of General Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Research   
    Dental Staining Associated with Various Types of Coffee
    Author(s): Nada A Abdelaleem, Afnan A Nassar, Aseel K. Alhindi, Rahaf K Jarwan*, Raghad M Iskandar and Shahad O Bashihab

    Teeth staining are one of the biggest concerns among people who care about aesthetics. Coffee consumption is linked to teeth staining because it can cause teeth discoloration in many ways. One of the widely acknowledged theories claims that acidic drinks can add more roughness to the surface of enamel, making it more susceptible to stain. Aims: This paper aimed to assess the degree of staining associated with different types of commonly consumed coffee and the effect of coffee temperature. Materials and Methods: Sixty extracted human teeth were assigned to six different groups, then their roots were sealed using three barrier layers. The baseline shades were measured using a colorimeter. The teeth in each group were immersed in a different type of coffee. The groups were further subdivided into hot coffee groups and cold coffee groups. The teeth were immersed for 12 days, after which .. Read More»

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