Tooth whitening: concepts and controversies.

Evaluation of teeth whitening with application of novel toothpaste ‎containing ozone

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different whitening toothpastes, focusing on the experimental ozonated toothpaste. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This laboratory study included a sample of 48 sound human molar teeth. Teeth were randomly assigned into four groups according to toothpaste treatment to be evaluated objectively (colorimetric method) and subject...

In-Office Tooth Bleaching Treatment Using Light-Activated Hydrogen Peroxide Agent: A Case Report

Tooth bleaching has become a popular cosmetic treatment among patients that want to enhance their esthetic appearance. In addition, light-activated bleaching gels have been growing among dental professionals mainly due to the fastening of the whitening procedure and/or therapeutic purposes. Thus, the objective of this case report was to present the bleaching protocol and efficacy of a light-act...

NMR Investigations of the Oxidative Consumption of Salivary Biomolecules by a Tooth-Whitening Formulation: Relevance to Safety Issues

A multicomponent evaluation of the oxidative consumption of salivary biomolecules by a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)containing tooth-whitening formulation has been performed using high-resolution proton (H) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Unstimulated human saliva samples (n = 10) were treated with aliquots of supernatants derived from 1) the H2O2-containing whitening gel, 2) the corr...

Hydrogen (carbamide, Zinc) Peroxide in Tooth Bleaching / Whitening Products

CE 1-Haywood

After reading this article, the reader should be able to: • describe the process of nightguard vital bleaching and discuss indications and contraindications. • list the situations amenable to at-home whitening, including extended bleaching times for tetracyclinestained teeth. • explain how to treat side effects, such as tooth sensitivity during whitening. • discuss treatment options for a singl...