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Bleaching vital teeth

R A Feinman1

  • 1Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Current Opinion in Cosmetic Dentistry
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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Dentist-prescribed home bleaching using carbamide peroxide gel is a common practice. Despite ongoing debate, research indicates it is safe and effective for vital teeth when professionally supervised.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental materials science
  • Conservative dentistry
  • Oral health research

Background:

  • Controlled bleaching of vital teeth by patients is a widespread practice.
  • This technique, known as dentist-prescribed home bleaching, involves intraoral placement of carbamide peroxide gel via a plastic carrier.
  • Despite its prevalence, the safety and efficacy of this method remain subjects of ongoing discussion among dental professionals and regulatory bodies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on dentist-prescribed home bleaching.
  • To evaluate the effects of carbamide peroxide on hard and soft oral tissues.
  • To address the persistent question of safety associated with patient-applied bleaching agents.

Main Methods:

  • Review of in vitro and in vivo studies published within the past year.

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  • Analysis of research presenting diverse opinions on carbamide peroxide's tissue interactions.
  • Examination of reported adverse effects from dentist-prescribed, patient-applied home bleaching.

    • Main Results:

    • Research findings on carbamide peroxide's effects on oral tissues are often contradictory.
    • Few adverse effects have been documented despite widespread use.
    • Millions of patients have undergone successful treatment over five years.

    Conclusions:

    • Dentist-controlled home bleaching with carbamide peroxide is generally considered safe and effective.
    • The long-term, non-problematic use by millions supports its benefit to the public.
    • Continued professional supervision is key to successful patient-applied vital teeth bleaching.