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Tooth whitening in children.

Kevin J Donly1, Adriana Segura Donly, Laila Baharloo

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|March 27, 2002
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This clinical trial found both hydrogen peroxide strips and carbamide peroxide trays are safe and effective for teen tooth whitening. Both systems improved tooth color, with trays showing slightly better results on lower teeth.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Materials

Background:

  • Limited clinical trial evidence exists for vital tooth bleaching in pediatric populations.
  • Case reports suggest safety, but efficacy data is scarce for preteens and teens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of two distinct vital tooth bleaching systems in adolescents.
  • Compare a 6.5% hydrogen peroxide strip system with a 10% carbamide peroxide tray system.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical trial involving 106 volunteers aged 11-18 years over 8 weeks.
  • Participants used either 6.5% hydrogen peroxide strips (twice daily, 30 min) or 10% carbamide peroxide trays (overnight).
  • Tooth color was assessed using digital images and the L*a*b* color space at 2-week intervals.

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Main Results:

  • Both bleaching systems demonstrated statistically significant tooth whitening (P < 0.0001).
  • No significant difference in whitening was observed on maxillary teeth between the two systems.
  • Carbamide peroxide trays showed statistically significant greater whitening on mandibular teeth compared to hydrogen peroxide strips (P < 0.05).
  • Similar levels of tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation were reported for both systems.

Conclusions:

  • Vital tooth whitening using either 6.5% hydrogen peroxide strips or 10% carbamide peroxide trays is safe and effective for adolescents.
  • The study provides clinical trial evidence supporting the use of these bleaching systems in younger populations.
  • Overnight carbamide peroxide trays may offer superior whitening for mandibular teeth compared to short-contact hydrogen peroxide strips.