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Bleaching: the initial treatment consideration for tetracycline-stained teeth. Br Dent J 2021; 230:807-812. [PMID: 34172864 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-3121-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Tray tooth bleaching involves the use of carbamide peroxide in a custom-fitted tray to bleach teeth. One of the most difficult stains to bleach is tetracycline. This paper will present several different patient situations of tetracycline-stained teeth being bleached and will discuss the benefits and limitations of bleaching tetracycline-stained teeth. By providing the patient with realistic potential outcomes of bleaching, as well as the preservation of tooth structure and cost-benefit ratio of bleaching compared to veneers or crowns, the chance for a successful acceptance of the outcome is better, even if the outcome is less than ideal. Bleaching before prosthodontic treatment can also provide a better outcome for subsequent veneers or crowns if that is possible, but sensitivity may preclude bleaching.
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Following changes in the EU regulations, it became legal for bleaching to be undertaken by dentists and their trained team. However, restrictions remained on bleaching for patients under the age of 18. A revised position statement by the General Dental Council (GDC) determined that bleaching could be undertaken on these patients if it was wholly for the purpose of treating or preventing disease. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the safety, efficacy, indications and techniques for under-18 bleaching.
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Luo K, He J. Minimally invasive approach for improving aesthetic in a patient with tetracycline-stained teeth by bleaching: A clinical evaluation. LAPAROSCOPIC, ENDOSCOPIC AND ROBOTIC SURGERY 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lers.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Influence of treatment duration on the efficacy of at-home bleaching with daytime application: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:3229-3237. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2744-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Loguercio AD, Maran BM, Hanzen TA, Paula AMD, Perdigão J, Reis A. Randomized clinical trials of dental bleaching - Compliance with the CONSORT Statement: a systematic review. Braz Oral Res 2017; 31:e60. [PMID: 28902240 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2017.vol31.0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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We reviewed the literature to evaluate: a) The compliance of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on bleaching with the CONSORT; and b) the risk of bias of these studies using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool (CCRT). We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed and other electronic databases, to find RCTs focused on bleaching (or whitening). The articles were evaluated in compliance with CONSORT in a scale: 0 = no description, 1 = poor description and 2 = adequate description. Descriptive analyses of the number of studies by journal, follow-up period, country and quality assessments were performed with CCRT for assessing risk of bias in RCTs. 185 RCTs were included for assessment. More than 30% of the studies received score 0 or 1. Protocol, flow chart, allocation concealment and sample size were more critical items, as 80% of the studies scored 0. The overall CONSORT score for the included studies was 16.7 ± 5.4 points, which represents 52.2% of the maximum CONSORT score. A significant difference among journal, country and period of time was observed (p < 0.02). Only 7.6% of the studies were judged at "low" risk; 62.1% were classified as "unclear"; and 30.3% as "high" risk of bias. The adherence of RCTs evaluating bleaching materials and techniques to the CONSORT is still low with unclear/high risk of bias.
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- Alessandro Dourado Loguercio
- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - UEPG, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - UEPG, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - UEPG, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - UEPG, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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- University of Minnesota, Department of Restorative Sciences, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - UEPG, School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
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The effect of long-term use of tooth bleaching products on the human enamel surface. Odontology 2017; 106:64-72. [PMID: 28547569 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-017-0308-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the long-term effect of bleaching on human enamel. Four groups of enamel specimens were prepared (n = 20): group 1: bleaching with Opalescence Boost [40% hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), 3 × 20 min/week]; group 2: control group (the specimens were stored in human saliva); group 3: beaching with Vivastyle Paint on Plus (6% H2O2, 2 × 10 min/day), and group 4: bleaching with Opalescence PF 16% [16% carbamide peroxide (CP), 6 h/day]. After each bleaching session the specimens were stored in human saliva. Knoop microhardness and surface roughness were measured: before bleaching, after 2-week and after 8-week bleaching. After 2-week treatment, surface roughness was significantly increased in all experimental groups (p < 0.05), while among them no significant difference was found (p > 0.05). The roughness changes exerted after 8-week bleaching were not significantly higher than the ones after 2 weeks (p > 0.05). After 8-week treatment, the increase in roughness caused by 16% CP was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than the one caused by 40% H2O2. Microhardness increased in all groups including control; however, only 40% H2O2 increased the microhardness significantly (p < 0.05). The effect of bleaching on enamel was not shown to be dependent on the method or the H2O2 concentration. Bleaching with CP 16% resulted in higher roughness than bleaching with H2O2, while 40% H2O2 caused the higher microhardness increase. The present study showed that in-office bleaching with 40% H2O2 seems to be at least as safe as home bleaching as far as their effects on human enamel are concerned.
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Mirzaie M, Yassini E, Ganji S, Moradi Z, Chiniforush N. A Comparative Study of Enamel Surface Roughness After Bleaching With Diode Laser and Nd: YAG Laser. J Lasers Med Sci 2016; 7:197-200. [PMID: 28144442 DOI: 10.15171/jlms.2016.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction: Bleaching process can affect surface roughness of enamel, which is a vital factor in esthetic and resistance of tooth. The aim of this study was to compare surface roughness of enamel in teeth bleached using Diode and Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Nd: YAG) lasers with those bleached using conventional method. Methods: In this study, 75 anterior human teeth from upper and lower jaws (These teeth extracted because of periodontal disease) were randomly divided into 5 groups. Group 1: Laser white gel (Biolase, USA) with 45% hydrogen peroxide concentration and GaAlAs Diode laser (CHEESETM, GIGAA, China), group 2: Heydent gel (JW, Germany) with 30% Hydrogen peroxide concentration and Diode laser, group 3: Laser white gel and Nd:YAG laser (FIDELISTM, Fotona, Slovenia), group 4: Heydent gel and Nd:YAG laser and group 5: The Iranian gel Kimia (Iran) with 35% hydrogen peroxide concentration were used. Surface roughness of the samples was measured using the Surface Roughness Tester system (TR 200 Time Group, Germany) before and after bleaching. In each group, one sample was randomly selected for SEM analysis. Results: The results showed that the mean surface roughness of the teeth before and after bleaching had a significant difference in all the study groups. It was indicated that after bleaching, the mean surface roughness had increased in all the study groups. The highest surface roughness was seen in the conventional bleaching group and the lowest surface roughness was reported in group 3 (laser white gel + diode laser), in which the average surface roughness increased by only 0.1 μm. Conclusion: It was concluded that using the Laser white gel and the diode laser for bleaching resulted in the least surface roughness compared to conventional method.
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- Mansoreh Mirzaie
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Center of Dentistry (LRCD), Dental Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Jang JH, Lee SH, Paek J, Kim SY. Splinted Porcelain Laminate Veneers With a Natural Tooth Pontic: A Provisional Approach for Conservative and Esthetic Treatment of a Challenging Case. Oper Dent 2015; 40:E257-65. [PMID: 26332738 DOI: 10.2341/15-020-s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Esthetic rehabilitation of discolored anterior teeth is always a great challenge, especially in the presence of pathology. Fortunately, conservative management in the esthetic zone has become more feasible in compromised cases because of the development of restorative materials and advances in dental adhesives. This report presents a complicated case of a patient with tetracycline-related discoloration, multiple root resorption, and a periapical lesion. Treatment was conservative and used a natural tooth pontic and splinted porcelain laminate veneers.
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Abed Kahnemooyi M, Ajami AA, Kimyai S, Pournaghiazar F, Savadi Oskoee S, Mhammadi Torkani MA. Effect of Sodium Ascorbate and Delayed Bonding on the Bond Strength of Silorane and Two-step Self-etch Adhesive Systems in Bleached Enamel. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects 2015; 8:210-7. [PMID: 25587382 PMCID: PMC4288910 DOI: 10.5681/joddd.2014.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2013] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background and aims. Studies have shown decreased bond strength of composite resin to human and bovine bleached enamel. This study evaluated the effect of sodium ascorbate and delayed bonding on the bond strength of two adhesive systems to bleached enamel. Materials and methods. The labial surfaces of 150 sound bovine incisor teeth were abraded with abrasive paper. The teeth were randomly divided into 8 groups: A: control; B: bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide; C: bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide + sodium ascorbate gel; and D: bleached with 35% hydrogen peroxide + delayed bonding. In groups A‒D, silorane adhesive system and Filtek silorane composite resin were used. In groups E‒H, the same preparation methods of groups A-D were used. Two-step self-etch Clearfil SE Bond adhesive systems and AP-X composite resin were administered. Shear bond strength of each group was measured. Two samples were prepared for each surface preparation for ultra-structural evaluation. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey test were used for data analysis at P<0.05. Results. The interaction between the adhesive system type and surface preparation protocol was significant (P=0.014), withsignificant differences in shear bond strengths in terms of the adhesive systems (P<0.01). There were significant differences in shear bond strength in terms of surface preparation techniques irrespective of the adhesive system (P<0.01). Conclusion. The results showed that bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide decreased the shear bond strength values with both adhesive systems, and a one-week delay in bonding and 10% sodium ascorbate for10 minutes restored the bond strength in both adhesive systems.
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- Mehdi Abed Kahnemooyi
- Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran ; Associate Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Assisstant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Assisstant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Vital bleaching is one of the most requested cosmetic dental procedures asked by patients who seek a more pleasing smile. This procedure consists of carbamide or hydrogen peroxide gel applications that can be applied in-office or by the patient (at-home/overnight bleaching system). Some in-office treatments utilise whitening light with the objective of speeding up the whitening process. The objective of this article is to review and summarise the current literature with regard to the effect of light-activation sources on in-office tooth bleaching. A literature search was conducted using Medline, accessed via the National Library of Medicine Pub Med from 2003 to 2013 searching for articles relating to effectiveness of light activation sources on in-office tooth bleaching. This study found conflicting evidence on whether light truly improve tooth whitening. Other factors such as, type of stain, initial tooth colour and subject age which can influence tooth bleaching outcome were discussed. Conclusions: The use of light activator sources with in-office bleaching treatment of vital teeth did not increase the efficacy of bleaching or accelerate the bleaching.
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- Kusai Baroudi
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Al-Farabi College, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Al-Farabi College, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Tsubura S. Clinical evaluation of three months’ nightguard vital bleaching on tetracycline-stained teeth using Polanight 10% carbamide gel: 2-year follow-up study. Odontology 2010; 98:134-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10266-010-0130-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2009] [Accepted: 02/04/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Influence of study design on the impact of bleaching agents on dental enamel microhardness: A review. Dent Mater 2009; 25:143-57. [PMID: 18635255 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2008.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2007] [Revised: 03/17/2008] [Accepted: 05/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The whitening effect of enzymatic bleaching on tetracycline. J Dent 2008; 36:795-800. [PMID: 18635305 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2008] [Revised: 05/20/2008] [Accepted: 05/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide have been used as tooth whitening agents. The aim of this paper was to determine the efficiency of several enzyme-containing whitening systems. A method to determine the rate of 'in vitro' tetracycline whitening was also developed. METHODS We determined the tetracycline whitening ability of carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide, and the influence of peroxidase and lactoperoxidase on this tetracycline whitening rate. RESULTS High peroxidase and lactoperoxidase concentrations increased the rate of tetracycline decoloration obtained with carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. The decoloration rate observed was lower when the glucose/glucose oxidase system was used to generate hydrogen peroxide 'in situ'. The presence of peroxidase increased the decoloration rate of extracted teeth obtained with carbamide. CONCLUSIONS Enzymes such as peroxidase could be used as whitening catalysts to increase the rate of tetracycline decoloration.
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Marson FC, Sensi LG, Vieira LCC, Araújo E. Clinical evaluation of in-office dental bleaching treatments with and without the use of light-activation sources. Oper Dent 2008; 33:15-22. [PMID: 18335728 DOI: 10.2341/07-57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This study clinically evaluated the alteration of color, color stability, dental sensitivity and gingival irritation on patients undergoing dental bleaching using varying bleaching methods and light-activation sources. According to pre-established criteria, 40 patients were selected and randomly divided into four groups (n=10): Group 1--35% Hydrogen Peroxide (HP); Group 2--35% HP plus Halogen Curing Light XL 3000 (3M/ESPE); Group 3--35% HP plus Demetron LED (Kerr) and Group 4--35% HP plus LED/LASER (Bio-art). For all groups, there were two sessions of bleaching with 35% HP, with a one week break between sessions. At each bleaching session, three applications of the bleaching gel were used. Two methods of shade evaluation were performed before and after the first week, second week, first month and after six months of the bleaching treatment. These methods were VITA Easyshade Spectrophotometer and Vita Classical Shade Guide. Statistical analysis using ANOVA demonstrated equality between the participating groups when evaluating the group and time variables. The In-Office dental bleaching treatments of vital teeth with 35% HP did not prove to be more effective when light sources were used. There was no difference in color stability between groups until the sixth month of evaluation.
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LEONARD RALPHH, SMITH LYNNR, GARLAND GLENNE, TIWANA KARENK, ZAIDEL LYNETTEA, PUGH GEORGE, LIN NORAC. Evaluation of Side Effects and Patients’ Perceptions during Tooth Bleaching. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2007; 19:355-64; discussion 365-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2007.00136.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hannig C, Lindner D, Attin T. Efficacy and tolerability of two home bleaching systems having different peroxide delivery. Clin Oral Investig 2007; 11:321-9. [PMID: 17593406 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-007-0128-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2006] [Accepted: 05/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate tooth whitening efficacy and oral side effects during bleaching with Whitestrips (WS) (6% hydrogen peroxide H(2)O(2) gel) and Vivadent Vivastyle (VS) (10% carbamide peroxide gel). Forty-seven subjects were included in this single blind, randomized, parallel group study. Application of WS was performed twice a day for 30 min. Trays filled with VS were worn for 60 min once a day. Tooth color was evaluated by measuring L*a*b* values before the study and after completion of the bleaching. Treatment tolerability was monitored throughout bleaching with an 8-week follow-up after completion of therapy. After 2 weeks both treatment groups demonstrated significant improvements in tooth color compared to baseline. A shift toward less yellow (-Deltab) and brighter (+DeltaL) tooth color was observed. Deltab amounted to -1.69 +/- 0.38 for WS and -1.20 +/- 0.34 for VS (mean value +/- SE). DeltaL was +1.55 +/- 0.41 for WS and +1.20 +/- 0.37 for VS. There was no significant difference between the two systems. No significant differences between the two bleaching systems were recorded for clinically observed signs or reported symptoms. Gingival irritation was observed in 13%, reported tooth hypersensitivities in 22% and reported gum irritation in 20% of the total study population. At an 8-week follow-up visit no adverse effects were observed. Both WS and VS demonstrated significant and comparable levels of tooth color improvement after 2 weeks. Each treatment caused similar levels of transient oral side effects.
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- Christian Hannig
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str 55, 79102 Freiburg, Germany.
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Ziebolz D, Helms K, Hannig C, Attin T. Efficacy and oral side effects of two highly concentrated tray-based bleaching systems. Clin Oral Investig 2007; 11:267-75. [PMID: 17333304 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-007-0108-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2006] [Accepted: 02/07/2007] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the tooth-whitening efficacy and oral side effects of the two tray-based bleaching systems Visalys whitening (VW) and Opalescence PF (OP). A stratified, randomised distribution of the subjects (n = 60) to two treatment groups was performed according to baseline tooth brightness (L* values) as determined by colourimeter and to the criteria smoker/non-smoker. Tooth colour was evaluated by measuring L*a*b* values generated from standardised digital image analysis with Adobe Photoshop of the facial surfaces of the right central maxillary incisor. Tooth hypersensitivity, with intensity graded from 0 (no hypersensitivity) to 10 (high hypersensitivity), was assessed chair-side using an air syringe. After bleaching therapy, both treatment groups demonstrated significant improvements in tooth colour (p < or = 0.05). A shift towards less yellow (-Deltab*) and brighter (+DeltaL*) tooth colour was observed. Deltab* was significantly higher in the OP group in comparison to the VW group, DeltaL* showed no significant difference between the both treatment groups (p < or = 0.05). After bleaching, the intensity of tooth hypersensitivity was increased significantly compared to baseline in both groups (p < or = 0.05), with no significant difference between the both groups. Both highly concentrated bleaching systems are effective as tooth-whitening systems, with few reported side effects such as transient tooth hypersensitivity.
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- Dirk Ziebolz
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology, Georg-August University of Goettingen, Robert-Koch Str 40, 37075, Goettingen, Germany.
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Zantner C, Derdilopoulou F, Martus P, Kielbassa AM. Randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of a new bleaching lacquer for self-application. Oper Dent 2006; 31:308-16. [PMID: 16802638 DOI: 10.2341/05-69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the clinical efficacy and duration of effectiveness of a new bleaching lacquer for self-application without the use of mouth guards. It compared two different application times. METHODS Forty-six adult subjects who requested bleaching treatment were selected to participate in this randomized, single-blind (examiner-blinded), single center, two-group trial. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups (n=23 each), each being instructed to bleach (8% carbamide peroxide) their six maxillary anterior teeth for two weeks. Daily contact time in Group 1 was 20 minutes once a day and, in Group 2, the time was 20 minutes twice a day. Efficacy was measured subjectively using the Chromascop Complete shade scores obtained at baseline and after one, two and three weeks, as well as after one, three, six and nine months. RESULTS After two weeks of treatment, the teeth in the Group 1 subjects exhibited a 2.4 +/- 0.2 mean shade scores improvement compared to baseline (p < 0.001; t-test for paired samples), and the subjects' teeth in Group 2 exhibited a 3.5 +/- 0.1 mean shade scores improvement (p < 0.001). However, the difference between both groups was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The observed effects were stable for six months. CONCLUSIONS It can be concluded that the new bleaching lacquer is efficacious; however, a double application does not seem to be obligatory.
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- Catharina Zantner
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, University School of Dental Medicine, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Joiner A. The bleaching of teeth: A review of the literature. J Dent 2006; 34:412-9. [PMID: 16569473 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2006.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 465] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2005] [Accepted: 02/16/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Deliperi S, Congiu MD, Bardwell DN. Integration of Composite and Ceramic Restorations in Tetracycline-Bleached Teeth: A Case Report. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2006; 18:126-34. [PMID: 16831184 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2006.00011.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED The success of an esthetic rehabilitation depends on the understanding of the patient's need and expectation. The management of patients with moderate to severe tetracycline-stained teeth is very challenging. Tooth whitening may be a valid alternative to more aggressive treatments; however, patients should be aware of the limitations of tooth whitening therapy. Clinicians may select differing treatment plans; tooth whitening can improve intrinsic discoloration in a way so that no further treatment is required. Once tooth whitening is completed, direct or indirect restorative procedures may be afforded to match the existing restoration with the bleached tooth structure. This article describes a conservative clinical approach to rehabilitate the smile of a patient with moderate to severe tetracycline-stained teeth using a combination of tooth whitening and direct composite and indirect porcelain restorations in the maxillary anterior segment. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The combination of tooth whitening and adhesive restorations allows clinicians a significantly more conservative approach to intrinsically stained teeth; tooth preparation for porcelain veneers and porcelain-fused-to-metal and full-ceramic crowns can be restricted to conditions in which persistent tooth discoloration or significant loss of both dentin and enamel exists.
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- Simone Deliperi
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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Munro IC, Williams GM, Heymann HO, Kroes R. Tooth whitening products and the risk of oral cancer. Food Chem Toxicol 2006; 44:301-15. [PMID: 16198468 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2005.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2005] [Revised: 07/21/2005] [Accepted: 07/21/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tooth whitening products (TWP) containing hydrogen peroxide (HPO) or carbamide peroxide (CPO) were evaluated in relation to potential oral cancer risk from their use. HPO is genotoxic in vitro, but such activity is not expressed in vivo. The genotoxic risk of HPO exposure of the oral mucosa encountered from TWP use is likely therefore to be vanishingly small. Available animal data on the carcinogenicity of HPO are of limited relevance to risk assessment of oral hazard of HPO exposure from TWP, and where relevant, do not indicate that there is an increased oral cancer risk for people using TWP. Clinical data on HPO-containing TWP only show evidence of mild, transient gingival irritation and tooth sensitivity, with no evidence for the development of preneoplastic or neoplastic oral lesions. Exposures to HPO received by the oral cavity, including areas commonly associated with oral cancer, are exceedingly low and do not plausibly pose a risk for the promotion of initiated cells or for induction of co-carcinogenic effects in conjunction with cigarette smoke or alcohol. The use of TWP was concluded not to pose an increased risk for oral cancer in alcohol abusers and/or heavy cigarette smokers. Furthermore, TWP were concluded to be safe for use by all members of the population, including potential accidental use by children.
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- I C Munro
- Cantox Health Sciences International, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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Leonard RH, Teixeira ECN, Garland GE, Ritter AV. Effect on enamel microhardness of two consumer-available bleaching solutions when compared with a dentist-prescribed, home-applied bleaching solution and a control. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2006; 17:343-50; discussion 351. [PMID: 16417827 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2005.tb00466.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND There exists limited data in the literature regarding the efficacy and safety of consumer-available, paint-on bleaching solutions. PURPOSE The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of two consumer-available, paint-on bleaching products on enamel microhardness against a control and a dentist-prescribed, home-applied (DPHA) bleaching product. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighty enamel slabs were obtained from extracted human teeth and randomly divided into four treatment groups: (1) control; (2) Opalescence (Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan, UT, USA); (3) Crest Night Effects (Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH, USA); and (4) Colgate Simply White Night (Colgate-Palmolive Co., Piscataway, NJ, USA). Opalescence is a carbamide peroxide DPHA product, whereas Crest Night Effects and Colgate Simply White Night are consumer-available products. The specimens in groups 2 to 4 underwent 2 weeks of treatment for 8 h/d. Specimens were maintained in artificial saliva at 37 degrees C between treatments. Subsequently, one-half of the specimens in groups 2 to 4 (n=10) underwent an additional seven treatments for 8 h/d, while the other half were stored in artificial saliva, receiving no further treatment. Microhardness was measured as Knoop hardness numbers (KHNs) at baseline and after 1, 7, 14, and 21 treatment days. The results were analyzed for statistical significance both intra- and intergroups using analysis of variance (p=.05). RESULTS A statistically significant reduction in mean KHN was observed compared with baseline at 1, 7, 14, and 21 treatment days for group 4 and at 7 treatment days for group 3. When compared with the control or DPHA product, group 4 was the only treatment that resulted in significantly lower mean KHNs at 7, 14, and 21 treatment days. CONCLUSION When evaluating enamel microhardness, consumer available, paint-on bleaching solutions may adversely affect enamel microhardness compared to a control and 10% carbamide peroxide DPHA bleaching solution. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE With numerous consumer-available bleaching products on the market, it is crucial to be judicious in their selection and use. The results of this in vitro study showed that the consumer-available, paint-on bleaching solutions adversely affected enamel microhardness at some time during the study. Consumers should be made aware of this effect on enamel.
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- Ralph H Leonard
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA.
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Tam LE, Lim M, Khanna S. Effect of direct peroxide bleach application to bovine dentin on flexural strength and modulus in vitro. J Dent 2005; 33:451-8. [PMID: 15935264 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2004.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2004] [Revised: 10/18/2004] [Accepted: 10/21/2004] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine the effects of carbamide peroxide (CP) and hydrogen peroxide (HP) bleaching on the flexural strength (FS) and flexural modulus (FM) of dentin. METHODS 2x2x20mm bovine dentin specimens were immersed in the bleaching agents to simulate overnight (10 or 15% CP, 6h daily, 2 weeks), exaggerated overnight (10% CP, 6h/day, 5 days/week, 2 months), daytime (6.5 or 7.5% HP, 1h daily, 3 weeks) and in-office (35% HP, 1h/day, 2 days/week, 3 weeks) treatment protocols. Distilled water (DW) and a placebo gel acted as control immersion materials. After immersion, the specimens were rinsed and stored in DW. Mechanical testing was performed 24h after the last treatment using an Instron Universal Testing Machine with a crosshead speed of 0.75 mm/min. The results were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's tests (p<0.05). RESULTS There were significant reductions in the FS and FM of dentin after 2-week and 2-month exposures to CP. There were no significant differences in the FS or the FM of the dentin among the HP treatment and control groups. CONCLUSIONS Direct in vitro application of CP bleaches caused significant decreases in dentin FS and FM. Similar decreases were not observed among the HP-treated dentin groups, which were exposed to shorter treatment times. Further research is needed to determine the effect of CP and HP on dentin in vivo.
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- Laura E Tam
- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1G6.
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Leonard RH, Smith LR, Garland GE, Caplan DJ. Desensitizing agent efficacy during whitening in an at-risk population. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2004; 16:49-55; discussion 56. [PMID: 15259543 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2004.tb00452.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nightguard vital bleaching (NGVB) has gained acceptance among dentists and patients as a simple and effective procedure to lighten discolored teeth. Although the efficacy and predictability of NGVB have been well established, it has been documented that patients undergoing the procedure may experience side effects such as tooth sensitivity (TS) and gingival irritation (GI). A previous NGVB study suggested that selected participants might benefit from a regimen of a desensitizing agent (DSA) to decrease or prevent TS during whitening. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine whether the daily use of an active DSA (UltraEZ, Ultradent Products Inc., South Jordan, UT, USA) during NGVB would decrease TS in a population at risk for TS when compared with a placebo. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty subjects participated in this single-blind randomized clinical trial. All participants had indicated that they had preexisting TS or other risk factors for TS during NGVB. To evaluate TS caused by the tray alone, participants wore custom-fitted maxillary whitening trays containing no DSA or whitening solution during week 1. Next, participants were randomly assigned to apply either the active DSA or placebo daily for 14 days in the trays for 30 minutes prior to whitening. The placebo was the same formulation as UltraEZ but without the desensitizing agents (3% potassium nitrate and 0.11% by weight fluoride ion). The bleaching solution was a 10% carbamide peroxide whitening solution (Opalescence, Ultradent Inc.). Post treatment, participants were followed up for 1 week, during which time they used neither trays nor solutions. Throughout the study, participants completed a daily diary to record their perceptions of TS and the time spent wearing the tray with the whitening solution. RESULTS Forty-one percent of the active group had at least 1 day of TS during treatment compared with 78% of the placebo group. The difference was statistically significant (p = .027) using the two-tailed Fisher exact test. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This study suggests that the use of an active 3% potassium nitrate and 0.11% fluoride desensitizing agent for 30 minutes prior to whitening may decrease tooth sensitivity when compared with a placebo in a population at risk for tooth sensitivity.
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- Ralph H Leonard
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA.
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OBJECTIVES To review current knowledge with respect to tooth colour and its measurement. METHODS 'Medline' database for the period 1966 to the present day and 'ISI Web of Science' database for the period 1974 to the present day were searched electronically with key words tooth, teeth, colour and color. CONCLUSIONS The colour and appearance of teeth is a complex phenomenon, with many factors such as lighting conditions, translucency, opacity, light scattering, gloss and the human eye and brain influencing the overall perception of tooth colour. The measurement of tooth colour is possible via a number of methods including visual assessment with shade guides, spectrophotometry, colourimetry and computer analysis of digital images. These methods have successfully been used to measure longitudinal tooth colour changes when the dentition has undergone tooth whitening procedures.
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- Andrew Joiner
- Unilever Oral Care, Quarry Road East, Bebington, Wirral, UK.
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BACKGROUND Light-activated bleaching is a method of tooth whitening. The authors conducted a study to compare the whitening effects and tooth temperature changes induced by various combinations of peroxide bleaches and light sources. METHODS The authors randomly assigned 250 extracted human teeth halves into experimental groups (n = 10). A placebo gel (control), a 35 percent hydrogen peroxide or a 10 percent carbamide peroxide bleach was placed on the tooth surface and was irradiated with no light (control); a halogen curing light; an infrared, or IR, light; an argon laser; or a carbon dioxide, or CO2, laser. Color changes were evaluated immediately, one day and one week after treatment using a value-oriented shade guide and an electronic dental color analyzer. The outer enamel and inner dentin surface temperatures were monitored before and immediately after each 30-second application of light using a thermocouple thermometer. RESULTS Color and temperature changes were significantly affected by an interaction of the bleach and light variables. The application of lights significantly improved the whitening efficacy of some bleach materials, but it caused significant temperature increases in the outer and inner tooth surfaces. The IR and CO2 laser lights caused the highest tooth temperature increases. CONCLUSIONS Dentists performing an in-office bleaching technique with the use of an additional light source to accelerate tooth whitening should consider the specific bleaching agent being used, as well as the potential risks of heating teeth. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS A specific combination of bleach and light that demonstrates good color change and little temperature rise should be selected for in-office tooth bleaching.
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- Karen Luk
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Leonard RH, Van Haywood B, Caplan DJ, Tart ND. Nightguard vital bleaching of tetracycline-stained teeth: 90 months post treatment. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2003; 15:142-52; discussion 153. [PMID: 12859112 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2003.tb00184.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this longitudinal whitening study was to determine the stability, post-treatment side effects, and patient satisfaction at 90 months post treatment after 6 months of active treatment of tetracycline-stained teeth with 10% carbamide peroxide. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifteen of 21 participants enrolled in the study (71%) were contacted and asked to participate in a survey concerning their whitening experience. Participants were asked whether there had been any change in the shade of their teeth after treatment and if they had experienced any side effects that they believed were treatment related. Eight of the 15 participated in a clinical examination. RESULTS Nine participants (60%) reported no obvious shade change or only a slight darkening not noticed by others. None reported darkening back to the original shade; however, four had re-treated their teeth. Examiners were in agreement with the participants' perception of shade change upon comparing pretreatment and post-treatment photographs and Vita shade (Vita Zahnfabrik D-79713, Bad Sackingen, Germany) values. The degree of improvement over the pretreatment shade was significant for the 90-month post-treatment shade (p < .01). All respondents (n = 15) denied having to have a crown or root canal or tooth sensitivity that they believed was treatment related. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The results of this study of nightguard vital bleaching indicate that tetracycline-stained teeth can be whitened successfully using extended treatment time and that shade stability may last at least 90 months post treatment (range 84-100 mo). Patients participating in this study were over-whelmingly positive about the procedure in terms of shade retention and lack of post-treatment side effects.
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- Ralph H Leonard
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA.
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- Van B Haywood
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912, USA.
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Leonard RH, Garland GE, Eagle JC, Caplan DJ. Safety issues when using a 16% carbamide peroxide whitening solution. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2003; 14:358-67. [PMID: 12542101 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2002.tb00178.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The scientific literature is lacking on the occurrence of side effects and other safety issues when using carbamide peroxide whitening solutions of concentrations greater than 10%. This double-blind nightguard vital bleaching study compares safety issues when using 16% carbamide peroxide against a placebo or 10% carbamide peroxide (Nite White Classic by Discus Dental Inc.). Evaluated were changes in gingival index, plaque index, nonmarginal gingival index, nongingival oral mucosal index, tooth vitality, and the patients' perceptions of tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty female dental hygiene students participated in the study. Each participant wore a maxillary treatment tray for 1 week without any solution and then for 8 to 10 hours per night for 14 nights, filling each quadrant with placebo, 10% carbamide peroxide, or 16% carbamide peroxide, using a split tray design. RESULTS With respect to gingival index, plaque index, nonmarginal gingival index, nongingival oral mucosa index, tooth vitality, and tooth sensitivity, there were no statistically significant differences between the 16% carbamide peroxide solution and the other two solutions (p > .05). Quadrants receiving the 16% carbamide peroxide solution experienced more gingival irritation than quadrants receiving placebo or 10% carbamide peroxide solution (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS When evaluating the above-mentioned safety issues, except for gingival irritation, there were no statistically significant differences between a 16% carbamide peroxide solution and 10% carbamide peroxide solution or a placebo when used as described here. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Among the 20 participants whose data were analyzed, it was found that a 16% carbamide peroxide whitening solution (Nite White Classic), when used as described in this study, can be effective in nightguard vital bleaching with no statistical differences in gingival index, plaque index, nonmarginal gingival index, nongingival oral mucosa changes, tooth vitality, or tooth sensitivity, compared with a 10% whitening solution (Nite White Classic). More gingival irritation was experienced with 16% carbamide peroxide. Additionally, 20% of the participants in this study self-reported sensitivity when wearing their treatment tray without any solution, and 36% of the participants reported sensitivity to the placebo solution.
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- Ralph H Leonard
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7450, USA.
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Joiner A, Pickles M, Matheson J, Weader E, Noblet L, Huntington E. Whitening toothpastes: effects on tooth stain and enamel. Int Dent J 2002. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1875-595x.2002.tb00732.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Three commercially available dentist-prescribed home-applied bleaching systems were evaluated to identify the incidence of sensitivity and to compare the efficacy of whitening the maxillary anterior teeth of 18 patients. METHODS NiteWhite Excel 2Z (Discus Dental), fx (Challenge Products), and Rembrandt Xtra-Comfort (DenMat Corp.) were randomly assigned to six patients each. The fx product was used as a control since it was not advertised as a zero sensitivity product. The manufacturers' instructions for tray fabrication and use were followed while the patients bleached for 2 weeks. The patients kept a diary and were recalled at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. The shade change and the presence or absence of any sensitivity were evaluated at each recall. RESULTS NiteWhite Excel 2Z was used for 83 days of treatment with the following percentage of positive sensitivity reported: 0% hot and cold, 2.4% throat sensitivity, 2.4% tongue sensitivity, and 25.3% gingival sensitivity. Rembrandt Xtra-Comfort was used for 84 days with 0% hot and cold, 0% throat, 11.9% tongue, and 27.4% gingival sensitivity reported. The fx product was used for 83 days and resulted in 14.5% hot and cold, 3.6% throat, 1.2% tongue, and 16.9% gingival sensitivity. All products lightened the teeth an average of eight shade tabs on the Vita guide. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups when comparing the presence of sensitivity (chi-squared test, p < .001) but not when comparing the shade tab change. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Of the products tested, all produced similar change in shade tab value, none were sensitivity free, but NiteWhite Excel 2Z and Rembrandt Xtra-Comfort did not produce thermal sensitivity.
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- Randall M Pohjola
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-1260, USA.
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Haywood VB. Greening of the tooth-amalgam interface during extended 10% carbamide peroxide bleaching of tetracycline-stained teeth: a case report. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2002; 14:12-7. [PMID: 11915390 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2002.tb00142.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED At-home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide in a custom-fitted tray has been shown to have some minor effects on certain brands of amalgam, pertaining to mercury release, but generally, effects on amalgam are not considered clinically significant. However, in this case report, a greening of the tooth structure in certain areas immediately adjacent to amalgam restorations in the maxillary and mandibular first molars occurred during tooth whitening. Other amalgam restorations in mandibular and maxillary second molars in the same mouth did not demonstrate any green discoloration of the teeth. Upon removal of the affected amalgam restorations, recurrent decay was present in the areas of tooth greening but not in other areas adjacent to the restoration. The teeth were restored with posterior composite restorations. Whether the green discoloration was a result of some loss of material from a particular brand of amalgam, indicating leakage, or indicative of original or recurrent tooth decay is unclear in this single-patient situation. Other patients in the same study did not demonstrate this occurrence. Dentists should be ready to replace amalgam restorations should this green discoloration in adjacent tooth structure occur during bleaching, in case decay is present. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The unusual discoloration cited suggests that amalgam restorations in potentially esthetic areas, including the lingual of anterior teeth, should be replaced prior to bleaching, to avoid the problem of difficult stain removal or translucency allowing restoration visibility following bleaching.
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- Van B Haywood
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA.
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Leonard RH, Bentley C, Eagle JC, Garland GE, Knight MC, Phillips C. Nightguard vital bleaching: a long-term study on efficacy, shade retention. side effects, and patients' perceptions. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2002; 13:357-69. [PMID: 11778855 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2001.tb01021.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The scientific literature is lacking in long-term clinical data on the duration of efficacy and post-treatment side effects of nightguard vital bleaching. PURPOSE This longitudinal clinical study was undertaken (1) to determine the clinical efficacy and duration of efficacy at 3, 6, and 47 months post treatment of a peroxide-containing whitening solution; (2) to evaluate safety issues with respect to using a peroxide whitening solution; and (3) to determine patients' perceptions of the whitening technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS This project was part of a nightguard vital bleaching study involving human participants. The study teeth for efficacy and duration of efficacy when using a 10% carbamide peroxide solution were the four maxillary central and lateral incisors, with the tooth shade being taken from the middle third of the tooth. Safety issues evaluated were the changes in gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), nonmarginal gingival index (NMGI), nongingival oral mucosal index (NGOMI), and tooth vitality (TV). Radiographic changes of the study teeth and the patients' perceptions of tooth sensitivity (TS) or gingival irritation (Girr) during treatment and post treatment were also evaluated. RESULTS The active 10% carbamide peroxide whitening solution used in this study was effective in lightening teeth (98%), and this effect was sustained at a mean of 47 months post treatment in 82% of the participants. When evaluating safety issues, 66% of the participants using the active solution reported TS or Girr. No one reported TS or Girr or any other adverse effects at the end of the study. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study concur with those of previously reported studies that nightguard vital bleaching using a 10% carbamide peroxide whitening solution according to the manufacturer's instructions is efficacious and safe, with minimal side effects. In addition, long-term shade retention was reported by 82% of the participants at the end of the study, with no adverse side effects. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Results of this study should reassure dentists that nightguard vital bleaching is a safe, effective, and predictable method to lighten teeth. The whitening effect lasted up to 47 months in 82% of the patients, with no adverse side effects reported at the end of the study.
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- R H Leonard
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill 27599-7450, USA.
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Leonard RH, Eagle JC, Garland GE, Matthews KP, Rudd AL, Phillips C. Nightguard vital bleaching and its effect on enamel surface morphology. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2001; 13:132-9. [PMID: 11499448 DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2001.tb00435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The effect that nightguard vital bleaching (NGVB) has on enamel surface morphology is a subject of debate. Previous studies that have evaluated the effect of NGVB on the enamel surface report minimal changes to changes that appear to worsen post-treatment. The purpose of this in vivo NGVB study was to evaluate by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) the effects that 10% carbamide peroxide has on enamel morphology after 2 weeks of treatment and at 6 months post-treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten patients participated in the study. Each participant wore a guard filled with an active whitening solution for 8 to 10 hours per day for 14 treatment days. An impression of the study teeth (maxillary incisors) was taken at baseline, after 14 days of treatment, and at 6 months post-treatment, and an epoxy cast made. The epoxy casts were prepared for viewing under the SEM and photographs were taken at 200 times and 2,000 times magnification. Six examiners evaluated changes in enamel surface morphology by comparing the SEM photographs taken at baseline, on treatment day 14, and at 6 months post-treatment. Still masked, the examiners also compared each patient's baseline:treatment day 14 and baseline:6 months post-treatment photographs with photographs of a known standard. RESULTS This in vivo study demonstrated that a 14-day regimen of NGVB using a 10% carbamide peroxide solution had minimal effect on the surface morphology of enamel and that the effects did not worsen over time.
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- R H Leonard
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill 27599-7450 USA.
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Mokhlis GR, Matis BA, Cochran MA, Eckert GJ. A clinical evaluation of carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide whitening agents during daytime use. J Am Dent Assoc 2000; 131:1269-77. [PMID: 10986827 DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.2000.0380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vital tooth bleaching for esthetic reasons has gained in popularity during the last few years. However, few studies have investigated the efficacy of daytime bleaching products. The purpose of this double-blind in vivo study was to evaluate the efficacy of 20 percent carbamide peroxide, or CP, and 7.5 percent hydrogen peroxide, or HP, during daytime use. The degree of color change, any color relapse, and tooth or gingival sensitivity were evaluated. METHODS Twenty-four patients participated in this study. The bleaching gels were randomly applied to the right and left maxillary anterior teeth. Patients were shown how to place the two bleaching agents in a custom tray for one hour, twice a day for two weeks. Patients returned in one, two, three, six and 12 weeks for color evaluation with the colorimeter and shade guides as well as to have color slide photographs taken. The authors evaluated sensitivity by asking the patients to record daily for 21 days any tooth or gingival sensitivity they experienced. RESULTS Use of the 20 percent CP resulted in significantly more lightness than the 7.5 percent HP during the first 14 days of the study, but at the end of the study, there was no significant difference between products with regard to tooth lightness. In addition, the authors found no statistically significant difference between products with regard to gingival or tooth sensitivity. CONCLUSIONS Both CP and HP are effective at-home bleaching agents when daytime bleaching is preferred. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Dentists who choose to use daytime bleaching can select either CP or HP.
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- G R Mokhlis
- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, USA
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