Effectiveness of home bleaching agents in discolored teeth and influence on enamel microhardness

Authors

  • Carina Sinclér Delfino University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto Dental School; Department of Restorative Dentistry
  • Michelle Alexandra Chinelatti University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto Dental School; Department of Restorative Dentistry
  • Laíse Daniela Carrasco-Guerisoli University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto Dental School; Department of Restorative Dentistry
  • Andrigo Reis Batista University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto Dental School; Department of Restorative Dentistry
  • Izabel Cristina Fröner University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto Dental School; Department of Restorative Dentistry
  • Regina Guenka Palma-Dibb University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto Dental School; Department of Restorative Dentistry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572009000400004

Keywords:

Tooth bleaching, Dental enamel, Microhardness, Color change, CIEL*a*b*

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the effectiveness of different home bleaching agents on color alteration and their influence on surface and subsurface microhardness of discolored bovine enamel. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-five fragments of bovine incisors were randomly allocated into 3 groups (n=15) according to the bleaching agent: 10% carbamide peroxide gel (CP10), 16% carbamide peroxide gel (CP16) and 6.5%-hydrogen-peroxide-based strip (HP6.5). Before bleaching treatment, initial values of Knoop surface microhardness and color (CIEL*a*b*) were obtained and the fragments were artificially stained in hemolyzed rat blood. Then, bleaching treatments were performed over a 21-day period. Color changes (ΔE) were assessed at 7, 14 and 21 days, and final surface microhardness reading was done after 21 days. Thereafter, the fragments were bisected to obtain subsurface microhardness. Data were subjected to ANOVA and Tukey's tests (α=5%). RESULTS: Color changes produced by CP16 were similar to those of CP10, and the color changes produced by these materials were significantly superior to those produced by HP6.5. Color changes at 21 days were superior to 7 days and similar to 14 days. The time did not influence color changes for CP16, which showed similarity between the 14- and 21-day results. No statistically significant differences were found among the home bleaching agents for surface and subsurface microhardness. CONCLUSIONS: Microhardness of bovine enamel was not affected by the bleaching agents. The 16% carbamide peroxide gel was the most effective for bleaching the stained substrate.

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Published

2009-08-01

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How to Cite

Effectiveness of home bleaching agents in discolored teeth and influence on enamel microhardness . (2009). Journal of Applied Oral Science, 17(4), 284-288. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572009000400004