Critical appraisal. Effects of bleaching on tooth structure and restorations, part IV: effects on restorative materials.
Tooth whitening has become a common treatment over the last 15 years, and much research has been reported on the effects of bleaching procedures on enamel, dentin, and restorative materials. We are presenting a series of Critical Appraisals covering recent research in this area. This final installment describes studies regarding the effects of bleaching agents on various types of restorative materials.
Department of Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA. Ed_Swift@dentistry.unc.edu
Edward J
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