Dentistry

Thair Takesh

Publications

• Case Report
  Evaluating the Whitening and Microstructural Effects of a Novel Whitening Strip on Porcelain and Composite Dental Materials
  Author(s): Thair Takesh, Anik Sargsyan, Matthew Lee, Afarin Anbarani, Jessica Ho and Petra Wilder-SmithThair Takesh, Anik Sargsyan, Matthew Lee, Afarin Anbarani, Jessica Ho and Petra Wilder-Smith
  
  Aims: The aim of this project was to evaluate the effects of 2 different whitening strips on color, microstructure and roughness of tea stained porcelain and composite surfaces. Methods: 54 porcelain and 72 composite chips served as samples for timed application of over-the-counter (OTC) test or control dental whitening strips. Chips were divided randomly into three groups of 18 porcelain and 24 composite chips each. Of these groups, 1 porcelain and 1 composite set served as controls. The remaining 2 groups were randomized to treatment with either Oral EssentialsR or 3D CrestR whitening strips. Sample surface structure was examined by light microscopy, profilometry and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Additionally, a reflectance spectrophotometer was used to assess color changes in the porcelain and composite samples over 24 hours of whitening. Data points were analyzed at each tim.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000448

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