title: Vital bleaching with whitening strips: summary of clinical research on effectiveness and tolerability.
abstract: Rapid innovation in vital bleaching has increased the popularity of tooth whitening among dental professionals and patients. A broad range of peroxide-based treatments are currently available including those that are professionally-administered (in-office), professionally-dispensed (custom-tray-based systems), and self-directed (over-the-counter). Recently, a novel, flexible polyethylene bleaching strip was introduced that delivers a hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel to the anterior dentition. This "trayless" system, available in professional-strength and over-the-counter versions, reportedly offers advantages with respect to overall peroxide dose, contact time, and ease-of-use compared to other delivery systems. This paper reviews the relevant published clinical research on whitening strips tested among a broad range of patients commonly encountered in contemporary dental practices.
authors.affiliation: Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. gerlach.rw@pg.com
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Gerlach
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhou
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D016877:Oxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D012737:Sex Factors; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D016877:Oxidants; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide