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This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effects of simulated gastric acid exposure on the surface roughness, gloss, color stability, and microhardness of two hybrid CAD\/CAM materials: Vita Enamic and Cerasmart. Standardized rectangular specimens (2 mm thickness) were prepared and polished using a clinically relevant intraoral protocol. Baseline measurements were obtained for surface roughness, gloss, color change (\u0394E), and Vickers microhardness. All specimens were then immersed in hydrochloric acid (pH 1.2) for 24 h to simulate prolonged gastric acid exposure, after which the same properties were re-evaluated. Post-immersion analysis revealed significant increases in surface roughness and reductions in gloss and microhardness for both materials (p &lt; 0.05), with Vita Enamic demonstrating greater susceptibility to degradation. Color changes remained below the clinically perceptible threshold, with no significant differences between materials. 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