Tooth Bleaching and Shear Bond Strength of Composite Resin

[Anonymous]

A recent study evaluated the influence of various time intervals after tooth bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide on the bond strength of resin-based com­posite re­storations. Bitten­court, et al published their findings in the March issue of the Jour­nal of the American Dental Associa­tion.

This study in­volved 20 subjects; enamel and dentin blocks were randomly fixed onto the buccal surfaces of posterior maxillary teeth one week prior to bleaching the teeth with 35% hydrogen peroxide. After bleaching, one block of dentin or enamel was re­moved and prepared for bond strength tests according to these time intervals: no bleaching treatment (controls), immediately after bleaching, 7 days after bleach­ing, 14 days after bleaching, and 21 days after bleaching. The study found that there were significant differences be­tween the time intervals (P < .05); shear bond strength values of resin-based composite to enamel and dentin were lower immediately after the bleaching treatment. The authors concluded that 35% hydrogen peroxide reduces the bond strength to enamel and dentin. Clinically, the re­sults of this study suggest that clinicians should allow 7 days to elapse after completion of in-office bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide before plac­ing adhesive restorations.

        

[Drsumitra]

Certain measures must be taken after having your teeth whitened. This way, the teeth won’t revert back to their previous color.

There are particular foods that enable teeth to maintain their white color. If these foods are eaten on a regular basis, it’s possible that your teeth will remain white and any possible bleaching won’t be necessary.

Firm fruits and vegetables, particularly apples, green beans, cauliflower, celery, and carrots, help to scrub teeth. These foods also generate the flow of saliva, which is a critical step to counteract the acid and preserve your teeth.

There are some dairy-based products, like cheese, that help keep teeth white. The high levels of calcium help do the trick. It also doesn’t hurt that the lactic acid reduces decay.

You want to stay away from foods and beverages that stain teeth, if possible. Tobacco-based products, along with soy sauce, soft drinks and red and white wine leave stains on your teeth.

Abiding by these eating habits will enable you to maintain the white teeth you desire

        

[Drsumitra]

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