Evaluating tooth color change from carbamide peroxide gel.
A double-blind experiment assessed the efficacy, longevity and safety of a tooth whitener in young adults. Significant color changes occurred after active treatment but were substantially reversed after one week. No permanent changes were found in either pulpal or gingival health.
Section of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University.
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AG
Gegauff
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Rosenstiel
K J
KJ
Langhout
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Johnston
D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D000077463:Carbamide Peroxide; D003791:Dental Pulp Test; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D010512:Periodontal Index; D010545:Peroxides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013997:Time Factors; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014508:Urea / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D004338:Drug Combinations; D005782:Gels; D010545:Peroxides; D000077463:Carbamide Peroxide; D014508:Urea