Original Research

Volume 2023, Article ID 23013003, 6 pages

Tooth whitening efficacy of commercially available tooth whitening products - An in vitro study

Tinesh Dayaa Rao

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Tinesh Dayaa Rao,

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, 162, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India Phone No: 9500169734

Email: tineshrao@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction:

People's quest for attractive appearance has led to an increase in the popularity of tooth whitening. There are numerous over-the-counter tooth whitening products on the market nowadays.t. It is difficult and confusing for the patient to make a choice among the available materials.

Aim:

To compare the efficacy of 6% hydrogen peroxide with that of two commercially available tooth whitening products.

Materials & Method:

Thirty third molars that had been removed were stained with a normal tea solution to Vita colour C4. Following staining, these specimens were given a 6% whitener. Hydrogen peroxide and two other commercially available tooth whitening products namely Colgate Visible White and Glodent toothpaste. Each specimen was whitened over the course of several sessions, each lasting two minutes twice daily for fourteen days. Utilizing the shade guide Vitapan Classical, visual colour measurements were taken on all teeth prior to bleaching and 14 days following the procedure.

Result:

Shade guide values showed that whereas hydrogen peroxide treatments generated noticeable and statistically significant whitening effects, commercially available teeth whitening solutions had minimal impact on tooth shade. Most specimens were returned to their original shade or darker after bleaching procedures, which represents an average shift of 13.8–15 shade guide units.

Conclusion:

Commercially available tooth whitening products reduced the staining to some extent.

Keywords: Bleaching, Colgate visible white, Glodent, Hydrogen peroxide

Financial support and sponsorship –

Nil

Conflicts of interest -

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to Cite this Article : Dayaa Rao, T. (2023). Tooth whitening efficacy of commercially available tooth whitening products - An in vitro study: Original Research. International Journal of Endodontic Rehabilitation, 6. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjendorehab.2023.782