Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
Ramona Dumitrescu
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
Berivan Laura Rebeca Buzatu
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
Lucian Floare
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health;
Ana Vukovic
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Vanessa Bolchis
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
Delia Abrudan Luca
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health;
Octavia Balean
“Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania, Faculty of Dentistry, Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
Ioana Veja (Ilyes)
Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, "Vasile Goldis" Western University of Arad, Romania, Arad, Str. Liviu Rebreanu, nr. 86
Abstract
Nowadays, when aesthetic appeal holds unprecedented significance, a paramount aspect is a radiant, healthy smile. The purpose of the study was to demonstrate the influence of different whitening toothpastes on tooth-colour. 2.Methods: 25 caries-free premolars, extracted for periodontal reasons, after signing informed consent, were randomly divided in 5 groups after soaking them into. Using a spectrophotometer the cervical tooth colour was measured. Each group was soaked into espresso coffee, for 72 hours. Each group was underwent a cleaning procedure using 3 different kinds of whitening toothpastes, professional airflow and sodium bicarbonate powder. 3.Results: All sample teeth lightened up by at least one nuance. Group 1 has stained from the initial color 2 shades up. After brushing with Colgate Advanced white the color has improved one shade down. Group 2 was brushed with Colgate Max. improving the initial color by 1 shade. Group 3 has gained approximately its initial color with the Splat extreme white toothpaste. Groups 4 and 5 were not treated with conventional toothpaste but with sodium bicarbonate and airflow. Group 4 stained up 2 shades and improved one shade after brushing with sodium bicarbonate. 4.Conclusion: All whitening substances had a direct whitening effect on the tooth color.
