Self-care products for tooth whitening: advantages and disadvantages/ Produtos de autocuidado para clareamento de dentes: vantagens e desvantagens

The objective of the present study was to carry out a literature review on “self-care” or, in English, “Over-the-counter” (OTC) bleaching products, consulting articles in the Pubmed and Scielo databases, between the years 2000 and 2019, in order to evaluate its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of use. We can conclude that the majority of whitening dentifrices and rinses on the market do not have a clinically significant whitening action; in relation to dental strips or strips, they have satisfactory whitening efficacy. However, it is important to emphasize the need for further long-term studies to affirm whether these products are really safe and efficient, since their advantages and disadvantages become doubtful and questionable. Therefore, guidance and monitoring by the dental surgeon in the handling and prescription of such products is extremely important, after all, if used in an indiscriminate and erroneous way, they can cause potentially harmful data to the patient

Effects of domestic tooth whitening: literature review/ Efeitos do clareamento dental doméstico: revisão de literatura

Objectives: The scope is tooth whitening at home, the study focuses on the effectiveness of whitening and treatment effects.Material and Method: A search was carried out in the Medline, PubMed, Lilacs and Scielo databases, between the years 2000 to 2019. The keywords used in the databases were as follows: Tooth whitening, hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, whitening products , tooth, at home, whitening, effects, efficacy, whitening.Results: Of the 23 studies included in this review, 6 studies evaluated the effectiveness of tooth whitening, 4 studies evaluated the effect of whitening on tooth structure, 1 study evaluated the association of whitening treatment with dentifrice, 3 studies evaluated on cytotoxicity / toxicity, 3 studies evaluated the effect of whitening on dental materials, 2 studies assessed the social impact of tooth whitening, 3 studies assessed sensitivity during treatment and 1 study assessed the effect of bleaching gel storage.Conclusion: In order to try to minimize adverse effects that may arise such as sensitivity, cytotoxicity and gingival irritation, use with the minimum exposure time of the product is indicated; the home whitening technique shows less chance of recurrence after treatment

Can a bleaching toothpaste containing Blue Covarine demonstrate the same bleaching as conventional techniques? An in vitro, randomized and blinded study

Objective The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the efficacy of a bleaching toothpaste containing Blue Covarine vs. conventional tooth bleaching techniques using peroxides (both in-office and at-home). Material and Methods Samples were randomly distributed into five experimental groups (n=15): C - Control; BC – Bleaching toothpaste containing Blue Covarine; WBC – Bleaching toothpaste without Blue Covarine; HP35 - In-office bleaching using 35% hydrogen peroxide; and CP10 – At-home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide. The dental bleaching efficacy was determined by the color difference (ΔE), luminosity (ΔL), green-red axis (Δa), and blue-yellow axis (Δb). The CIELab coordinates were recorded with reflectance spectroscopy at different times: T0 - baseline, T1 – immediately after bleaching, T2 - 7 days, T3 - 14 days, and T4 - 21 days after the end of treatments. Data were analyzed by a repeated measures mixed ANOVA and post hoc Bonferroni test, with a significance level of 5%. Results No significant differences were found between the treatment groups C, BC, and WBC. The groups HP35 and CP10 showed significantly higher whitening efficacy than groups C, BC, and WBC. Conclusions There were no significant differences in the whitening efficacy between a Blue Covarine containing toothpaste, a standard whitening toothpaste, and a control. Neither of the whitening toothpastes tested were as effective as in-office or at-home bleaching treatments

Effect of the several epoxy resin-based sealer compositions on adhesion interface in radicular dentin after calcium hydroxide intracanal medication removal

This study evaluated the effects of several epoxy resin-based sealer compositions (AHP, AH Plus; ADS, Adseal; SPL, Sealer Plus) on bond strength and intratubular dentin penetration of the endodontic obturation, in root canal previously treated with calci

Effect of post-space irrigation with acid solutions on bond strength and dentin penetrability using a self-adhesive cementation system

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of surface treatments with 1% peracetic acid (PA), solution containing 17% EDTA (SmearClear, Kerr Endodontics), solution containing a combination of 17% EDTA with 2% chlorhexidine (QMix, Dentsply Sirona)

Efeitos do condicionamento radicular com diferentes agentes para a adesão de plasma rico em plaquetas e de células sanguíneas: estudo in vitro

A remoção da smear layer e a exposição da matriz colágena da dentina de superfícies radiculares desprovidas de sua inserção conjuntiva tem o potencial de auxiliar o tratamento e/ou a regeneração periodontal. Diferentes substâncias têm sido empregadas para remover esta camada e expor fibras colágenas da superfície dental. A adesão de elementos sangüíneos a superfícies radiculares desmineralizadas e a estabilização do colágeno pelas fibras colágenas são de extrema importância no sucesso da cirurgia periodontal. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os diferentes padrões de adsorção e adesão de plasma rico em plaquetas (PRP) e de PRP + células sangüíneas a superfícies radiculares quimicamente condicionadas. Oitenta dentes foram raspados, eqüitativamente divididos em 5 grupos: irrigação com soro fisiológico (controle), aplicação de solução de ácido cítrico a 25%, gel de EDTA a 24%, solução de cloridrato de tetraciclina a 50mg/mL e solução de citrato de sódio a 30%. Metade das superfícies condicionadas foi exposta ao PRP e a outra metade ao PRP e sangue fresco para avaliação com microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos quando aplicou-se o PRP seguido de sangue. O EDTA e o ácido cítrico mostraram-se mais efetivos na remoção de smear layer, porém o ácido cítrico foi o único agente que apresentou adesão de PRP nas superfícies radiculares. Dessa forma, o emprego do PRP sobre a superfície radicular pareceu favorecer a adsorção e adesão de células sangüíneas e a estabilização da rede de fibrina.Smear layer removal and collagen fibers exposure may improve periodontal treatment and regeneration. Different substances have been used to remove it and to expose collagen fibers from tooth surface. Blood elements adhesion to demineralized roots and clot stabilization by collagen fibers are extremely important for the success of periodontal surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the different patterns of platelet – rich plasma (PRP) and PRP + blood cells adsorption and adhesion to root surfaces chemically conditioned. Eighty teeth were planed and equitably divided into five groups: irrigation with saline solution (control), application of a 25% citric acid solution, 24% EDTA gel, 50mg/mL tetracycline hydrochloride and 30% sodium citrate solution. Half of the conditioned surface was exposed to PRP and another half to the PRP and fresh blood and prepared for scanning electron microscopy. Planed root surfaces and conditioned with EDTA and citric acid were more effective on smear layer removal, but citric acid was the only agent that showed blood cells adhesion to root surface. This way, PRP employments on root surface probably improve blood element adsorption and adhesion to root surface and fibrin network stabilization.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Influence of concentration, time and method of application of citric acid and sodium citrate in root conditioning.

The aim of this study was to establish the parameters of concentration, time and mode of application of citric acid and sodium citrate in relation to root conditioning. A total of 495 samples were obtained and equally distributed among 11 groups (5 for testing different concentrations of citric acid, 5 for testing different concentrations of sodium citrate and 1 control group). After laboratorial processing, the samples were analyzed under scanning electron microscopy. A previously calibrated and blind examiner evaluated micrographs of the samples. Non-parametric statistical analysis was performed to analyze the data obtained. Brushing 25% citric acid for 3 min, promoted greater exposure of collagen fibers in comparison with the brushing of 1% citric acid for 1 minute and its topical application at 1% for 3 min. Sodium citrate exposed collagen fibers in a few number of samples. Despite the lack of statistical significance, better results for collagen exposure were obtained with brushing application of 25% citric acid for 3 min than with other application parameter. Sodium citrate produced a few number of samples with collagen exposure, so it is not indicated for root conditioning

Blood cells attachment after root conditioning and PRP application: An in vitro study

Aim: Root conditioning is aimed at smear layer removal and at dental matrix collagen exposure, which may promote periodontal regeneration. This in vitro study assessed smear layer removal, collagen fiber exposure and the influence of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) application on adhesion of blood cells to the root surface using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Materials and methods: Scaled root samples (n = 160) were set in five groups and conditioned with: group I - control group (saline solution); group II (EDTA 24%); group III (citric acid 25%); group IV (tetracycline hydrochloride 50 mg/ml); group V (sodium citrate 30%). Eighty samples were assessed using the root surface modification index (RSMI). The other eighty samples were set in two groups. The first group (n = 40) received PRP gel application with a soft brush and the second group (n = 40) received PRP application and then a blood drop. The fibrin clot formation was assessed in the first group and the blood cells adhesion was assessed in the second group using the BEAI (blood elements adhesion index). A previously trained, calibrated, and blind examiner evaluated photomicrographs. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis's and Dunn's tests. Results: Group III attained the best results for RSMI and BEAI. Moreover, it was the only group showing fibrin clot formation. Conclusion: Citric acid was the most efficient conditioner for smear layer removal, collagen fiber exposure and blood cell adhesion. Moreover, it was the only group showing fibrin clot formation after PRP application. Clinical significance: This study demonstrated that root conditioning followed by PRP application may favor blood cell adhesion on root surface which may optimize periodontal healing

Smear layer removal for collagen fiber exposure after citric acid conditionings

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the removal of the smear layer and exposure of collagen fibers of the root surface following the application of five citric acid solution concentrations. Methods and Materials: Two hundred seventy (270) samples were equally divided into six groups (n=45) for treatment with saline solution (control) and five different concentrations of citric acid (0.5, 1, 2, 15, and 25 percent). Three acid application methods were used (passive, brushing, and burnishing) as well as three application periods (1, 2, and 3 minutes). A previously trained, calibrated (kappa score = 0.93), and blind examiner subsequently scored scanning electron micrographs (SEMs) of the samples. Statistical analyses were performed by using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post-hoc tests. Results: According to the results obtained and within the limitations of the methodology used, the citric acid applications were more effective than the control treatment of applying saline solution (p<0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were observed among the three application methods and three application periods. Descriptive analyses showed that best results for exposure of collagen fibers were obtained with the application of citric acid at 25 percent by brushing for 1 or 3 minutes. Conclusions: The best results for exposure of collagen fibers in this study were obtained with application of citric acid at 25 percent by brushing for 1 or 3 minutes, even though there were no statistically significant differences among the groups. Clinical Significance: The best results for exposure of collagen fibers on root surfaces noted in this study were obtained with application of citric acid at 25 percent by brushing for 1 or 3 minutes. © 2010 Seer Publishing LLC