Dental Whitening

  • Najara Sossai Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
  • Ellen Carla Verdinelli Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
  • Wagner Bassegio Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
Keywords: Dental Whitening, ‘White’ Smile, Aesthetic Dentistry.

Abstract

Teeth whitening has been in use in dentistry for a long time and is currently one of most requested dental treatments for more aesthetic smiles. The two techniques, home-made and clinic whitening, are a source of controversy with regard to benefits, risks, limitations and effects. Specifically what is discussed is the best technique to promote safe and effective teeth whitening. Current research gives an extensive review of the literature on teeth whitening to restore the natural color of teeth and to obtain a ‘whiter’ smile. Review of the literature showed that there is a consensus among authors on the methods and whitening agents currently used for dental whitening and on their respective mechanisms of efficaciousness, indications, contraindications, advantages and clinical disadvantages.

Author Biographies

Najara Sossai, Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
Discente do Curso de Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Paranaense – UNIPAR. E-mail: najara.sossai@hotmail.com
Ellen Carla Verdinelli, Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
Discente do Curso de Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Paranaense – UNIPAR. E-mail: ellenzinha.odonto@hotmail.com
Wagner Bassegio, Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
Cirurgião-Dentista graduado na Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE; Mestre e Doutorando em Odontologia pela Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo - FOB/USP; Docente do Curso de Graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Paranaense – UNIPAR. E-mail: wagner.bassegio.ondont@hotmail.com
Published
2011-07-08
Section
Artigos de Revisão