Abstract
Dental erosion has become a pervasive and persistent dental problem in all age groups across the globe. One of the most common causes of dental erosion and failure of restoration is the consumption of acidic food and drinks. The primary challenge in the durability of restorative composite materials is dental erosion. However, some temporary restorative materials are more resilient, and their surface microhardness is higher than other materials. In this study, four temporary restorative composite materials including GC, Cad Temp, Kerr and ProTemp have been used to evaluate and analyze the impact of sports drinks, which included Red Bull, C Vitamin, and Cod Red beverage. It has been concluded that the surface microhardness of all the restorative materials had deteriorated after their immersion in all the drinks. However, some restorative materials had less deterioration in certain drinks in comparison to other drinks. Selection of restorative materials should be considered by individuals, who have preferences for certain drinks and who consume those particular beverages.