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Do mouthwashes with and without bleaching agents degrade the force of elastomeric chains?
Matheus Melo Pithon1, Ailana Cardoso Rodrigues, Erica Luiza Santana Moreira Sousa
1Southwest Bahia State University, Department of Health, Jequié, Bahia, Brazil. matheuspithon@gmail.com
The Angle Orthodontist
|January 15, 2013
Summary
This study found that bleaching agents in mouthwash do not affect the force degradation of elastomeric chains. Plax Whitening and distilled water controls best maintained force over 28 days.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Orthodontic materials research
Background:
- Elastomeric chains are crucial in orthodontic treatment for applying continuous force.
- The interaction between oral hygiene products and orthodontic materials requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the in vitro impact of mouthwashes, with and without bleaching agents, on the force decay of elastomeric chains.
- To compare the force retention of elastomeric chains exposed to different mouthwash formulations.
Main Methods:
- 108 elastomeric chain specimens were divided into six groups.
- Groups were exposed to Plax, Listerine, Plax Whitening, Listerine Whitening, artificial saliva, or distilled water.
- Force measurements were taken at baseline and over 28 days.
Main Results:
- No initial significant differences in force were observed between groups.
- Significant force differences emerged at 7, 14, and 21 days between control and some mouthwash groups.
- Plax Whitening and distilled water groups exhibited the highest force retention.
Conclusions:
- The inclusion of bleaching agents in mouthwash does not influence the force degradation rate of elastomeric chains.
- Certain mouthwash formulations may impact elastomeric chain force over time, independent of bleaching agents.
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