Tooth-Bleaching: A Review of the Efficacy and Adverse Effects of Various Tooth Whitening Products
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Evaluating the Effects of Different Polishing Methods on Color Stability of Dental Restorations in Pediatric Dentistry
Published on: June 6, 2025
Abdul Majeed1, Imran Farooq2, Sias R Grobler3
1Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
Tooth bleaching (whitening) is one of the most common and inexpensive method for treating discolouration of teeth. Dental aesthetics, especially tooth colour, is of great importance to majority of the people; and discolouration of even a single tooth can negatively influence the quality of life. Therefore, a review of the literature was carried out (limited to aesthetic tooth-bleaching) to provide a broad overview of the efficacy and adverse effects of various tooth whitening products on soft and hard oral tissues.
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