AESTETHIC DENTISTRY
EVALUATION OF DENTAL WHITENING TREATMENT TO MOTIVATE USE BY PERCEIVED EFFICACY
https://doi.org/10.25241/stomaeduj.2023.10(1-4).art.3
Abstract
Introduction
This study assesses the effectiveness of a whitening treatment by analyzing the variations in the color of the tooth surface using a spectro-photometer that employs the CIE “L*a*b*” system.
Methodology
A Professional Motivational Kit containing 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening gel and blue covarine toothpaste was used on a sample of 30 subjects. Six applications were performed, two per day, and at the end time-point two (T2) was taken. The results of the treatment were analyzed with a spectrophotometer. After an initial detection using the L*a*b*, executed at baseline (T0), the whitening product was applied for 10 minutes. The L*a*b* values were then detected at time one (T1). Six applications were performed, two per day, and at the end time-point two (T2) was taken. A statistical analysis was carried out.
Results
The results showed a positive ΔE (> +2) after the sixth application. A statistically significant variation in the colorimetric parameters L*, a*, b* with Test T < 0,05 was observed for all the parameters (p<0,05).
Conclusion
Our study demonstrated that the whitening treatment with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening gel and blue covarine toothpaste has immediate positive effects.
Keywords: Dental; Dental Care; Dental Equipment; Esthetic Dentistry; Vital Tooth Bleaching;