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The study evaluated three direct composite resins (Gradia Direct Anterior A2, Tetric EvoCeram A2, Filtek Z550 A2) using 30 samples per material (1 mm thick, 14 \u00d7 10 \u00d7 1 mm). Samples were prepared in 3D-printed molds, light-cured for 40 s, and initially smoothed with abrasive paper (grit 400\u20132000). The surface treatments applied were as follows: group 1\u2014polished with a brush and Compo + polishing paste, group 2\u2014conditioned with 37% phosphoric acid, ScotchBond adhesive applied, light-cured. All samples were cleaned ultrasonically for 5 min. Initial surface roughness and color were measured with a profilometer and spectrophotometer. Samples were then immersed in distilled water (control at 37 \u00b0C), Coca-Cola and red wine (at 10 \u00b0C) with surface roughness and color changes measurements taken on days 1, 7, 14 and 90. Immersion media were refreshed weekly. The most notable color changes after immersion in coloring solutions were observed in the groups treated with Coca-Cola and red wine compared with the control group in distilled water. Tetric EvoCeram sealed and Gradia sealed maintained the greatest resistance to perceptible coloration over 90 days, while Filtek Z550 performed the poorest. Tetric EvoCeram sealed maintained the greatest color stability (\u0394E &lt; 3.5 at 90 days), whereas Filtek Z550 sealed showed early degradation. Roughness is often decreased by surface sealing. As immersion time rises, unsealed surfaces often become noticeably rougher than sealed ones. This study simulates the oral environment and the exposure of restorative materials to staining agents. As the loss of esthetic properties over time is a continuous problem, the clinical significance of this research lies in demonstrating how a restorative material could resist pigmentation, when in contact with well-known high staining beverages, in order to maintain its esthetic properties and remain suitable for long-term use in the oral cavity. 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