How does the stain resistance of Eclipse compare to Lucitone 199?
A. The Eclipse chemistry is inherently resistant to common staining chromophores that are consumed during eating and drinking. Good stain resistance was demonstrated with two common staining agents, coffee and mustard, in an accelerated in-vitro stain test. Two important factors: Air Barrier Coating (ABC) must be used to prevent air inhibition, which causes staining. It is important to achieve a smooth surface when polishing the denture since rough, unpolished areas did show slight stain. Eclipse provides acceptable in-vitro stain resistance to both coffee and mustard when properly polished. In-vitro mustard stain resistance is similar to L199. Dentures, repairs and relines and fracture repair all show acceptable stain resistance. Q.
