Nine bovine muscles (m. adductor, m. gluteobiceps, m. gluteus medius, m. longissimus lumborum, m. longissimus thoracis, m. psoas major, m. semimembranosus, m. supraspinatus and m. semitendinosus) were removed from beef carcasses (n = 18) to study the affects of muscle, grade, and display time on color stability. Carcasses represented two USDA quality grades (Choice and Select) equally. Muscles were cut into steaks at 10 d postmortem and displayed under retail conditions for 7 d. Percent fat had a muscle × grade interaction as muscle reacted differently based on grade. The m. gluteobiceps, m. gluteus medius, and m. semitendinosus from Choice carcasses tended to be higher in percent fat than those from Select carcasses. Percent metmyoglobin increased from d 1 to d 7. High color stable muscles (e.g., m. longissimus lumborum and m. longissimus thoracis) displayed the least percent metmyoglobin. Generally most muscles displayed high metmyoglobin reductase activity throughout retail display. Aerobic reducing ability for low color stability muscles were high on d 1 and decreased dramatically by d 7, whereas high color stability muscles (m. longissimus lumborum and m. longissimus thoracis) showed an increase in aerobic reducing ability before decreasing on d 7. Oxygen penetration depth was highest over the retail display in the two most color stable muscles (m. longissimus lumborum and m. longissimus thoracis). Myoglobin content decreased over time for all muscles despite differences in initial myoglobin concentration between muscles. TBARS values generally were a good indicator of discoloration and lean color. Color panel found that low color stability muscles decreased rapidly in lean color and increased in discoloration. Those muscles with poor color stability tended to have lower Hunter L* (lightness) and a* (redness). Muscle clearly had a major impact on overall color stability; however, grade showed only few differences, which conflicted with results from previous research. The USDA Select steaks tended to be higher in color stability than USDA Choice. Data indicated that differences in muscle types and grades play a major role in shelf-stability due to different oxidative potentials and reducing ability, and remain complicated factors in the quest to better understand color stability.

Doctor of Philosophy / Department of Animal Sciences and Industry / John M. Gonzalez / American beef producers use a multitude of production regimens, with new products constantly becoming available to producers that could ultimately produce beef that fits niche markets. Additionally, U.S. producers employ the use of two exogenous growth promotants (ExGP), anabolic implants and β-adrenergic agonists, to maximize production efficiency. This body of work examined effects of different production strategies on beef quality. In the first study, steers were fed a conventional diet or a diet containing two supplements of the Programmed Nutrition Beef Program (PN) and each diet was fed with or without ExGP. There were no adverse effects on color, but use of ExGP negatively impacted tenderness of steaks. However, the inclusion of the PN supplements decreased purge loss of loins during aging and decreased cook loss of beef steaks. The decrease in purge and cook loss may be intriguing for retailer who purchase-in and cook products as they could specify a demand for beef from animals in this program to potentially save on product losses. Researchers have examined strategies to increase omega-3 fatty acids within beef, as omega-3 fatty acids are health beneficial. The second study examined impacts of feeding increasing levels of a docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-rich microalgae to heifers on fatty acid profiles, color stability, and palatability of the LM and color and . Feeding increasing levels of microalgae meal quadratically increased total omega-3 PUFA, with increases in DHA content up to 850% and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) up to 340% at the greatest feeding level. Although feeding microalgae changed fatty acid profiles to be more health beneficial, color and flavor were adversely affected. At the end of display, steaks from heifers fed the greatest amount of microalgae had reduced a* (redness) values and increases in surface metmyoglobin (discoloration) formation. Panelists detected more off-flavors as the level of microalgae meal increased in the diet. Poor color stability and increases in off-flavors were due to increased oxidation products in these steaks, but problems could be mitigated by inclusion of antioxidants in the diet. The third study presented examined effects of feeding antioxidants to steers fed microalgae meal on color and palatability of Longissimus lumborum steaks. Steers were fed vitamin E at a level over their nutritional need and a selenium-yeast product in addition to feeding microalgae. Again, feeding microalgae without antioxidants in the diet negatively impacted color during display, but feeding antioxidants significantly improved the color stability. There were no off-flavor differences between steaks from steers fed the diet containing only microalgae and diet containing microalgae with antioxidants. Increasing the antioxidant content of the finishing diet when microalgae was fed is feasible way to increase the color stability of steaks and decrease off-flavors of Longissimus lumborum steaks.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of different times and temperatures of coffee exposures on the color stability of three types of dental composites (DC). METHODS: Three types of DC were used to fabricate standardized discs (n=288; n=96/DC): microfill (Durafill VS), microhybrid (Z100TM), and nanofill (Estelite OMEGA) of shade A2. Each disc was 2mm in thickness and 9mm in diameter. After being light cured with a Quarts tungsten halogen (QTH) unit at the energy level recommended for each DC, discs were polished using sand paper under water irrigation. All samples were initially stored in an incubator in distilled water for 24-hours at 37 65ºC and each DC group was further divided into 6 subgroups (n=16/per group): 65ºC coffee, 37ºC coffee, 4ºC coffee, 65ºC distilled water, 37ºC distilled water, 4ºC distilled water (control group with water media). Baseline color was measured by spectrophotometer (Easy VITA shade compact) with color changes (ΔE*) recorded after 1-day, 3.5-days, and 7-days. The statistical analysis revealed no interactions between DC, temperature, and time of incubation and the main effects were examined using one-way ANOVA followed by the post-hoc Tukey’s HSD test or a Bonferroni adjustment (alpha=0.05). RESULTS: Mean (ΔE*) observed with coffee exposures for the microfill DC (11.58±6.37) was statistically significant higher than for the nanofill DC (10.64±6.77; p<0.001), and mean (ΔE*) for the nanofill DC was significantly higher than for the microhybrid DC (9.26±5.83; p<0.001). For all DC, mean (ΔE*) observed with coffee exposure at 65ºC (18.33±4.32) was significantly higher than at 37°C (7.03±2.05; p<0.001), and mean (ΔE*) at 37ºC was significantly higher than at 4ºC (6.11±2.67; p<0.001). Mean (ΔE*) after coffee exposure for 1 day (8.64±5.35) was significantly lower than for 3.5-days (11.07±6.50; p<0.001) and 7-days (11.76±6.84; p<0.001); while no difference was observed between 3.5-days and 7-days of incubation (p=0.0769). CONCLUSION: The findings of this study indicated that exposure time, temperature, and composite type affect the color stability of DC, with higher temperature affecting the color stability more than lower temperatures. Also, color stability was affected more by increasing the exposure time.

PURPOSE: To determine the potential discoloration of provisional materials by exposure to beverages and evaluate the efficacy of simulated tooth-brushing on stain removal and the effect on surface roughness. METHODS: Materials included: Jet Set-4 (Lang), Protemp Plus (3M ESPE), Luxatemp (DMG), Artbloc (Merz), Telio-CAD (Ivoclar), and Vita-CAD (Vita). Specimens (n=10/group) were immersed in: distilled water, coffee, red wine, tea, coke and cranberry juice. Color measurements were taken (Xritei5 spectrophotometer) at: baseline, 24 hours, 4 and 8 weeks. Specimens in coffee and red wine for 8 weeks were exposed to tooth-brushing for three minutes and color measurements were taken subsequently. Color differences (ΔE) after treatments were calculated using one-way ANOVA, MANOVA and post hoc Tukey test. Another group of specimens (n=10/group) were exposed to tooth-brushing under a 1.91N load using toothpaste slurry (Crest® Cavity Protection) for 20,000 cycles in two modes: soft and medium bristles (both Oral B Indicator®). Surface roughness was measured using a Mitutoyo SJ201 profilometer before and after brushing. Surface roughness Ra values were compared using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey test. RESULTS: Coke and water had no significant discoloration effect (p>0.05). Red wine and coffee exhibited the highest discoloration effect. CAD-CAM blocks showed significantly lower color change, at all durations, and after brushing (p<0.001). Tooth-brushing had a significant effect (Ra) on Telio-CAD, Artbloc, Jet Set-4 and Vita-CAD. Protemp-Plus and Luxatemp groups showed no significant difference. CONCLUSIONS: Traditional materials showed less color stability when compared to CAD/CAM blocks. Tooth-brushing effect varies depending on bristle and material type.

Doctor of Philosophy / Food Science Institute / Melvin C. Hunt / Three experiments were conducted to evaluate factors affecting ground beef color stability with the objectives: 1) To characterize color characteristics of different ground muscles from similarly fed and managed cows and steers; 2) To evaluate the contributions different muscles make to overall ground beef color stability; and 3) To determine if cow biological type (beef-type vs. dairy-type) affects ground beef color dynamics. In general, ground muscles from fed cows appeared darker and redder than ground muscles from steers. Chronological age did not affect ground beef color stability of muscles from fed cows. Use of steroid implants or [Beta]-agonists did not affect ground muscle color stability of fed steers or fed cows. Overall color stability varied more in muscle from steers than from fed cows. Fed cow muscles tended to have a greater proportion of saturated and mono-unsaturated fatty acids to poly-unsaturated fatty acids than fed steer muscles. Ground muscles from fed cows had better color stability properties than ground muscles from steer. When muscles of various color stability were blended to make ground beef and packaged in high-oxygen modified atmosphere (HiO[subscript]2 MAP), high color stability muscles (≥ 75%) in formulations maximizes display color life; however, inclusion of low color stability muscles (≥ 25%) in ground beef formulations had deleterious effects on ground beef color life. Ground semimembranosus (SM) from dairy cows exhibited darker initial color than ground SM from beef cows when packaged in HiO[subscript]2 MAP. However, ground SM from dairy cows was more color stable than ground SM from beef cows when packaged in HiO[subscript]2 MAP. Cow trim used as a fat source in ground beef formulations improved color stability compared to young beef trim when packaged in HiO[subscript]2 MAP. Isolating and managing muscle sources enable meat processors to better manage ground beef based upon intrinsic factors affecting ground beef color stability.

A estabilidade de cor é crucial para o sucesso de qualquer tipo de restauração estética, pois a alteração de cor das resinas é o maior motivo para as trocas das restaurações anteriores. O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar similaridade de cor, sua estabilidade e opacidade de três compósitos diretos (TPH - Dentsply; Charisma - Heraus Kulzer; Concept - Vigodent) protegidos com selantes de superfície (Fortify e Biscover - Bisco) e cianoacrilato (Super Bonder - Loctite Henkel). Para cada compósito foram obtidos 40 corpos-deprova que foram divididos em 4 grupos, segundo o tipo de proteção recebida:Grupo 1 - sem selantes (controle); Grupo 2 - cianoacrilato; Grupo 3 - selante Fortify e Grupo 4 - selante Biscover. Os corpos-de-prova tiveram sua cor e opacidade avaliadas (Espectrofotômetro PCB 6087 BYK GARDNER) sendo, em seguida, submetidos a envelhecimento artificial acelerado (EAA - Sistema C-UV, Comexim) por 384 horas. Após esse período, foram feitas as medidas finais de cor e opacidade. Foram realizadas análises em Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV - Jeol JSM 7500 - SII, Sony, Tokyo, Japan) para verificação da modificação superficial dos corpos-de-prova, antes e após envelhecimento. Verificou-se que os compósitos não apresentaram os mesmos valores para as coordenadas L*, a* e b*, antes do EAA. Todos os compósitos, independentes da cobertura de superfície, apresentaram alteração de cor após o EAA considerada clinicamente inaceitável (&Delta;E>=3,3). A alteração na opacidade foi pequena para os grupos protegidos, sendo que os melhores resultados foram conseguidos com o selante Fortify. As superfícies analisadas por MEV protegidas com selantes de superfície apresentaram maior lisura superficial que quando protegidas com cianoacrilato, tanto antes quanto após EAA. Concluiu-se que matizes iguais de compósitos não apresentaram similaridade de cor entre as marcas comerciais avaliadas. Além disso, selantes de superfície comerciais não foram efetivos na manutenção da cor dos compósitos, entretanto auxiliam na manutenção da opacidade. / The color stability is crucial for the success of any type of aesthetic restoration because color alteration of composite resins is the main reason for the replacement of restorations in anterior teeth. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the color similarity, stability and opacity of three direct resin composites (TPH - Dentsply; Charisma - Heraus Kulzer; Concept - Vigodent) protected with surface sealant (Fortify and Biscover - Bisco) and cyanoacrylate (Super Bonder - Loctite Henkel). Forty specimens were done for each composite and divided into 4 groups (n=10) according to the surface protection: G1 - without sealant; G2 - cianoacrilate; G3 - Fortify and G4 - Biscover. The specimens had their color and opacity evaluated by reflection spectrophotometry (Spectrophotometer PCB 6087 BYK GARDNER) and were sequentially submitted to the accelerated artificial aging (AAA - C-UV System, Comexim) for 384 hours. After this period, final color and opacity measurements were made. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM - Jeol JSM 7500 - SII, Sony, Tokyo, Japan) were accomplished to verify the specimens\' alteration before and after the artificial aging. It were verified that composites did not present the same values for L*, a* and b* coordinates before AAA. All composites, regardless of the surface coat, presented color alteration after AAA considered clinically unacceptable (&Delta;E>3.3). The opacity alteration was small for the protected groups, and the best results were achieved with Fortify sealant. The surfaces analyzed by SEM protected with sealant displayed higher superficial smoothness than those protected with cyanocrylate before and after the AAA. It were concluded that composite resins of the same shade did not present color similarity among the testes products. Besides, surface sealants were not effective in maintaining composite color, but aid to maintain the opacity.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a estabilidade de cor de três marcas comerciais de porcelanas aluminizadas durante seu processo de queima. Para o experimento foram confeccionados 30 corpos de prova em forma de disco com 2mm de espessura e 10mm de circunferência, sendo 10 da marca ALLCeram, 10 da marca Noritake Cerabien CZR e 10 da marca Vita VM7. As amostras foram queimadas 10 vezes. As leituras de cor foram feitas em espectrofotômetro de reflexão nos seguintes intervalos: após a 1ª queima, após a 3ª queima, após a 5ª queima e após a 10ª queima. As curvas de reflexão foram convertidas em valores LAB e a diferença de cor foi medida através do método CIELAB (FE). Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que existe variação de cor e que esta variação depende do número de queimas realizadas e da marca comercial utilizada. / The purpose of this investigation was to quantify in CIE FE units the differences in color produced by multiple firing of three allceramic systems. For this study 30 samples were fabricated of 3 brands: AllCeram, Noritake Cerabien CZR and Vita VM7. A spectrophotometer was used for reflectance measurement of color after 1 firing, 3 firings, 5 firings and 10 firings. The results were converted in CIELAB units. Color differences, FE, were calculated in the CIE color space. Color differences as a result of multiple firings depended on the number of firings and the brand tested.

Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar clinicamente a alteração de cor e de rugosidade de superfície do esmalte dental e de compósitos odontológicos, submetidos à escovação com dentifrícios clareadores e a ação deles sobre a degradação das pontas das cerdas da escova dental. Foram obtidos 30 corpos-de-prova (6mm de diâmetro X 2mm de espessura) de cada compósito (Z250 e Z350, 3M ESPE e Tetric N-Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent). Em seguida, estes foram aleatoriamente fixados na face vestibular dos primeiros molares superiores (direito e esquerdo) e de um segundo molar superior (direito ou esquerdo) de 30 participantes selecionados para o estudo, de acordo com os critérios de inclusão determinados. Após a fixação dos espécimes, os participantes receberam escovas de dentes (Oral B Classic, Procter & Gamble) e dentifrício convencional (Sorriso Dentes Brancos, Colgate-Palmolive) e foram orientados a utilizar esses produtos durante 7 dias (período pré-experimental) após o qual foram realizadas as leituras iniciais de cor (Easyshade, VITA) e de rugosidade de superfície (Rugosímetro Surfcorder SE 1700, Kosakalab) das amostras e também do esmalte dental de um dos incisivos centrais superiores dos participantes. Para as leituras de rugosidade foi realizada moldagem (Express, 3M ESPE) do incisivo central superior e dos corpos-de-prova fixados para posterior obtenção de modelos com resina de poliuretano (Axon F16, Abcol) para confecção de réplicas, sobre as quais foram realizadas as leituras. Após as leituras iniciais, os participantes foram separados em 3 grupos (n=10), conforme o dentifrício clareador utilizado: Grupo 1) Dentifrício controle (Sorriso Dentes Brancos); Grupo 2) Dentifrício clareador (Colgate Luminous White, Colgate-Palmolive); e Grupo 3) Dentifrício clareador de ação rápida (Close up White Now, Unilever). As cerdas das escovas dentais utilizadas pelos participantes foram analisadas por MEV (Microscópio XL30 Field Emission Gun, Philips), em duas regiões da escova: periférica e central. Os períodos de análise da ação dos dentifrícios clareadores foram, 7, 30 e 90 dias. Os valores das medições (antes e após os períodos de testes) foram analisados estatisticamente (3-way-ANOVA, medidas repetidas, Tukey, p<0,05) e os resultados demonstraram que não houve alteração de cor significativa dos substratos analisados independentemente do tipo de dentifrício utilizado, mas o tempo de utilização de um dentifrício sobre os compósitos foi significante para a alteração de cor. Não houve alteração de rugosidade de superfície do esmalte dental, independente do dentifrício utilizado. A alteração de rugosidade de superfície dos compósitos é material dependente, mas o tempo de escovação com esses dentifrícios não interfere nessa propriedade. Quanto maior o tempo de escovação, maior o desgaste da ponta das cerdas da escova, independente do dentifrício utilizado e da região a que ela pertence. Conclui-se que a alteração de cor e de rugosidade de superfície dos compósitos é material-dependente e tempo-dependente para a alteração de cor e para degradação das cerdas da escova. / The aims of this study were to clinically evaluated the color change and the surface roughness of enamel and dental composites submitted to brushing with whitening toothpaste and the their action over the degradation of the tips of the bristles of the toothbrush. 30 specimens were obtained (6 mm diameter X 2mm thick) of each composite (Z250 and Z350, 3M ESPE and Tetric N-Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent). Then, the specimens were randomly bonded on the maxillary first molars buccal surfaces (right and left sides) and the one maxillary second molar (right or left sides) of 30 participants, which were selected for the study according to inclusion criteria. After specimens bonding, participants received toothbrush (Oral B Classic, Procter & Gamble) and non whitening toothpaste (Sorriso Dentes Brancos, Colgate-Palmolive) and also they were instructed to use these products for 7 days (pre-trial). After that, were realized the initial color (Easyshade, VITA) and surface roughness (Roughness Surfcorder SE 1700, KosakaLab) readings of specimens and of the enamel of the maxillary central incisors of the participants. For surface roughness readings was performed molding (Express, 3M ESPE) of the maxillary central incisor and of the specimens fixed to be retrieved later of the models with polyurethane resin (Axon F16, Abcol). Then in these replicas were made surface roughness readings. After baseline measurements, participants were divided into 3 groups (n=10), according to the whitening toothpaste used: Group 1) Control toothpaste (Sorriso Dentes Brancos); Group 2) Whitening toothpaste (Colgate Luminous White, Colgate-Palmolive); and Group 3) Whitening toothpaste with fast action (Close up White Now, Unilever). The bristles of toothbrushes used by the participants were analyzed by SEM (Field Emission Gun Microscope XL30, Philips) in two regions of the brush: peripheral and central. The periods of action analysis of whitening toothpaste were 7, 30 and 90 days. The measured values (before and after the testing periods) were statistically analyzed (3-way ANOVA, repeated measures, Tukey, p <0.05) and the results showed no significant color change of the substrates analyzed independently of the type toothpaste used, but the time of use of a dentifrice over the composites was significant for the color change. There was no surface roughness change enamel independently of the toothpaste used. The surface roughness change of composites is dependent on material, but the time of brushing with these toothpaste does not interfere in this property. The longer the time of brushing, the greater the degradation in the tips of the bristles of the toothbrush independently of the toothpaste used and the region to which it belongs. It is conclude that the color change and surface roughness of the composites is material-dependent and time-dependent to color change and to degradation of the brush bristles.

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a estabilidade de cor e rugosidade de superfície de 3 compósitos odontológicos com partículas diferentes: nanohíbrido (Tetric N-Ceram - Ivoclar Vivadent), híbrido (Z250 - 3M ESPE) e microhíbrido com matriz silorano (Filtek P90 3M - ESPE), submetidos à fumaça de cigarro. Para isso, foram obtidos 60 corpos-de-prova (8mm de diâmetro X 2mm de espessura), 20 para cada tipo de material restaurador utilizado, dos quais 10 receberam polimento com lixas dágua em abrasividades decrescentes (Grupo1) e a outra metade não foi submetida a nenhum tipo de acabamento/polimento ficando sob efeito apenas de uma matriz de poliéster (Grupo 2). Após armazenamento dos corpos de prova em água destilada a 37°C por 24 horas, foram realizadas as primeiras leituras de cor (Colorímetro Vita Easy Shade) na escala de cor CIEL*a*b* e rugosidade superficial (Rugosímetro Surfcorder SE 1700 - Kosakalab). Em seguida, as amostras foram expostas à fumaça de 20 cigarros por um período de 10 minutos cada, (Marlboro - Philip Morris), sendo que entre um cigarro e outro as amostras foram submetidas à escovação em dispositivo padronizado e lavagem em água corrente. Após ação do número total de cigarros, foram realizadas leituras finais de cor e rugosidade. Os valores de &Delta;E, &Delta;L, &Delta;a e &Delta;b foram analisados estatisticamente utilizando 2 way ANOVA e Teste de Bonferroni (p<0.05) e os valores de rugosidade média (Ra) foram analisados isoladamente para cada tipo de material (teste t Student, p < 0.05). Verificou-se que o compósito Tetric N apresentou maior alteração de cor, em níveis clinicamente inaceitáveis (&Delta;E>3,3) e de rugosidade de superfície em relação aos demais compósitos quando utilizada a tira de poliéster como acabamento. Concluiu-se que a ausência de polimento aumenta a capacidade manchadora do cigarro sobre todos os compósitos e a rugosidade de superfície dos materiais, com exceção de P90. / The purpose of this study was to evaluate the color stability and surface roughness of three dental composites with different type of fillers: Nanohybrid (Tetric N-Ceram), Hybrid (Filtek Z250-3M ESPE) and Microhybrid silorane based composite (Filtek P90- 3M ESPE), exposed to cigarette smoke. 20 specimens (8mm diameter X 2mm thickness) of each material were prepared and separated into two groups (n=10) according to the surface treatment : Group 1- polymerization through a polyester film strip and polishing with water sandpaper in decreasing abrasiveness (600, 800 e 1200); and Group 2- polymerization through a polyester film strip, without any polishing. After immersion in destilled water 37° for 24 hours, baseline color of all specimens was measured using reflectance spectrophotometer (Easy Shade - Vita) with CIEL*a*b* system, surface roughness was also measured using a rugosimeter (SJ-201P Mitutoyo, Tokyo, Japan). After base line measurements, the specimens were exposed to smoke from 20 cigarettes in 10 minutes each, (Marlboro - Philip Morris), between one cigarette and other, the specimens were submitted to brushing in a standardized device and washed with water. After the action of the total number of cigarettes, final measurements of color and surface roughness were performed. Values of &Delta;E, &Delta;L, &Delta;a e &Delta;b were statistically analyzed using 2 way ANOVA e Teste de Bonferroni (p<0.05) and values of average surface roughness (Ra) were analyzed separately for each type of material (teste t Student, p < 0.05). It was found that the composite Tetric N-Ceram showed increased of surface roughness and greater color change in clinically unacceptable levels (&Delta;E>3,3), in comparison with the other composites when used the polyester strip without polishing. It was concluded that the absence of polishing increases the cigarette staining and surface roughness on all composites except for Filtek P90.

Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar clinicamente a alteração de cor e de rugosidade de superfície do esmalte dental e de compósitos odontológicos, submetidos à escovação com dentifrícios clareadores e a ação deles sobre a degradação das pontas das cerdas da escova dental. Foram obtidos 30 corpos-de-prova (6mm de diâmetro X 2mm de espessura) de cada compósito (Z250 e Z350, 3M ESPE e Tetric N-Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent). Em seguida, estes foram aleatoriamente fixados na face vestibular dos primeiros molares superiores (direito e esquerdo) e de um segundo molar superior (direito ou esquerdo) de 30 participantes selecionados para o estudo, de acordo com os critérios de inclusão determinados. Após a fixação dos espécimes, os participantes receberam escovas de dentes (Oral B Classic, Procter & Gamble) e dentifrício convencional (Sorriso Dentes Brancos, Colgate-Palmolive) e foram orientados a utilizar esses produtos durante 7 dias (período pré-experimental) após o qual foram realizadas as leituras iniciais de cor (Easyshade, VITA) e de rugosidade de superfície (Rugosímetro Surfcorder SE 1700, Kosakalab) das amostras e também do esmalte dental de um dos incisivos centrais superiores dos participantes. Para as leituras de rugosidade foi realizada moldagem (Express, 3M ESPE) do incisivo central superior e dos corpos-de-prova fixados para posterior obtenção de modelos com resina de poliuretano (Axon F16, Abcol) para confecção de réplicas, sobre as quais foram realizadas as leituras. Após as leituras iniciais, os participantes foram separados em 3 grupos (n=10), conforme o dentifrício clareador utilizado: Grupo 1) Dentifrício controle (Sorriso Dentes Brancos); Grupo 2) Dentifrício clareador (Colgate Luminous White, Colgate-Palmolive); e Grupo 3) Dentifrício clareador de ação rápida (Close up White Now, Unilever). As cerdas das escovas dentais utilizadas pelos participantes foram analisadas por MEV (Microscópio XL30 Field Emission Gun, Philips), em duas regiões da escova: periférica e central. Os períodos de análise da ação dos dentifrícios clareadores foram, 7, 30 e 90 dias. Os valores das medições (antes e após os períodos de testes) foram analisados estatisticamente (3-way-ANOVA, medidas repetidas, Tukey, p<0,05) e os resultados demonstraram que não houve alteração de cor significativa dos substratos analisados independentemente do tipo de dentifrício utilizado, mas o tempo de utilização de um dentifrício sobre os compósitos foi significante para a alteração de cor. Não houve alteração de rugosidade de superfície do esmalte dental, independente do dentifrício utilizado. A alteração de rugosidade de superfície dos compósitos é material dependente, mas o tempo de escovação com esses dentifrícios não interfere nessa propriedade. Quanto maior o tempo de escovação, maior o desgaste da ponta das cerdas da escova, independente do dentifrício utilizado e da região a que ela pertence. Conclui-se que a alteração de cor e de rugosidade de superfície dos compósitos é material-dependente e tempo-dependente para a alteração de cor e para degradação das cerdas da escova. / The aims of this study were to clinically evaluated the color change and the surface roughness of enamel and dental composites submitted to brushing with whitening toothpaste and the their action over the degradation of the tips of the bristles of the toothbrush. 30 specimens were obtained (6 mm diameter X 2mm thick) of each composite (Z250 and Z350, 3M ESPE and Tetric N-Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent). Then, the specimens were randomly bonded on the maxillary first molars buccal surfaces (right and left sides) and the one maxillary second molar (right or left sides) of 30 participants, which were selected for the study according to inclusion criteria. After specimens bonding, participants received toothbrush (Oral B Classic, Procter & Gamble) and non whitening toothpaste (Sorriso Dentes Brancos, Colgate-Palmolive) and also they were instructed to use these products for 7 days (pre-trial). After that, were realized the initial color (Easyshade, VITA) and surface roughness (Roughness Surfcorder SE 1700, KosakaLab) readings of specimens and of the enamel of the maxillary central incisors of the participants. For surface roughness readings was performed molding (Express, 3M ESPE) of the maxillary central incisor and of the specimens fixed to be retrieved later of the models with polyurethane resin (Axon F16, Abcol). Then in these replicas were made surface roughness readings. After baseline measurements, participants were divided into 3 groups (n=10), according to the whitening toothpaste used: Group 1) Control toothpaste (Sorriso Dentes Brancos); Group 2) Whitening toothpaste (Colgate Luminous White, Colgate-Palmolive); and Group 3) Whitening toothpaste with fast action (Close up White Now, Unilever). The bristles of toothbrushes used by the participants were analyzed by SEM (Field Emission Gun Microscope XL30, Philips) in two regions of the brush: peripheral and central. The periods of action analysis of whitening toothpaste were 7, 30 and 90 days. The measured values (before and after the testing periods) were statistically analyzed (3-way ANOVA, repeated measures, Tukey, p <0.05) and the results showed no significant color change of the substrates analyzed independently of the type toothpaste used, but the time of use of a dentifrice over the composites was significant for the color change. There was no surface roughness change enamel independently of the toothpaste used. The surface roughness change of composites is dependent on material, but the time of brushing with these toothpaste does not interfere in this property. The longer the time of brushing, the greater the degradation in the tips of the bristles of the toothbrush independently of the toothpaste used and the region to which it belongs. It is conclude that the color change and surface roughness of the composites is material-dependent and time-dependent to color change and to degradation of the brush bristles.