Oral Health and Dental Management

Effects of dental bleaching on oral health: A new study

17^th World Congress on Oral Care and Probiotics

November 14-16, 2016 Orlando, USA

Azadeh Abdollahi

Islamic Azad University of Tehran, Iran

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Oral Health Dent Manag

Abstract:

Background & Purpose: Alteration on enamel surface structure due to bleaching procedure is a concern that could affect plaque accumulation on tooth surface. Nowadays treatment of tooth discoloration is a common esthetic demand in population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effect of white strips containing 9.5% hydrogen peroxide on the plaque index of dental student. Materials & Methods: This clinical trial study was done on 17 dental students aged 20-24 years old. All subjects signed a consent form before participating in the study. The protocol was approved by the ethical committee of Azad Dental University. Plaque index was recorded 10 day, 3 day and base line per treatment. The white strip crest advanced vivid, USA were used on sex anterior maxillary teeth based on manufacturer's instructions 14 days, each day 30 minutes. Plaque index was recorded on day 14 of treatment, 3 and 10 day post-treatment. The data was analyzed performed with Friedman test. Results: Turesky plaque index was significant lower immediately after treatment and 10 day post-treatment compared to 10 day per treatment and base line. (p<0/05) Conclusion: White strips containing 9.5% hydrogen peroxide can decrease plaque accumulation for a short period of time after bleach treatment.

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Email: azadeh.abdollahi94@gmail.com