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03/02/2010 at 5:16 am #8803AnonymousOnlineTopics: 0Replies: 1150Has thanked: 0 timesBeen thanked: 1 time
One of the common side effects of bleaching vital teeth is tooth and gingival sensitivity to changes. Several new bleaching products have been marketed to address this problem. This study evaluated three commercially-available products to identify their incidence of sensitivity (involving teeth and soft tissues) and efficacy of whitening. Eighteen patients were divided into three groups of six each. Each of thegroups was treated for two weeks with one of the following whitening agents: NiteWhite Excel 2Z (Discus Dental), fx (Challenge Products), and Rembrandt Xtra-Comfort (Den-Mat). Patients kept a daily diary to record sensitivity and the first day they noticed a whitening effect. Shade change and tooth sensitivity were evaluated at recall appointments at 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. Results indicated that the two products marketed as zero-sensitivity bleaches (NiteWhite Excel 2Z and Rembrandt Xtra-Comfort) produced no teeth sensitivity and were significantly different in this regard from fx. All produced a statistically similar degree of soft tissue sensitivity. All three were found to be effective whiteners, producing an average shade guide change of 8. The authors concluded that of the three products, none was sensitivity free, but NiteWhite Excel 2Z and Rembrandt Xtra-Comfort (the zero sensitivity products) did not produce thermal sensitivity. All produced a similar change in shade tab value.
A very common side effect of vital tooth bleaching is transient sensitivity of the teeth and/or soft tissues. Fortunately, the sensitivity is dose-related and transient. Regardless, it is frustrating for patients and enough of an annoyance to dissuade some from finishing treatment. Recently, manufacturers have added potassium nitrate an/or fluoride in an attempt to reduce sensitivity. This study indicates that these products are at least effective at reducing the incidence of thermally-related tooth sensitivity, while retaining their effectiveness at tooth whitening. Practitioners should note that they do not reduce soft tissue sensitivity, so patients should be advised that they may experience transient gingival, tongue, or throat sensitivity with these products.
11/03/2010 at 1:38 pm #13628sushantpatel_docOfflineRegistered On: 30/11/2009Topics: 510Replies: 666Has thanked: 0 timesBeen thanked: 0 timesDue to the advancement in the use and popularity of the at-home teeth-whitening kits, various products and systems have been launched for the people and for their benefit. Some years ago, there was only a single or a couple of at-home teeth-whitening kits that ruled the market but now, many products and systems have been launched for the benefit of the people. It is you who would be benefited due to the launch of various products and systems for the purpose of teeth whitening.
Plaques and stains are some of the problems which people face in their teeth. Discoloration can’t be left out either. To fix these problems, various products and systems have been introduced in the market concentrating on the issues of plaques and stain first and then on the issue of discoloration as discoloration arrive in the later stages. Whatever is the problem, these products and systems have solutions for it. Let’s get close to some of the products of Teeth-Whitening Systems which are the solutions for the major problems of stain and plaques.
Carbamide Peroxide:
One of the product which is considered as an efficient one is the carbamide peroxide
Carbamide peroxide is seen as a product as well as it is seen as an ingredient in rest of the products as it has all the properties which are required to remove stains completely and easily. People might have used carbamide peroxide without the guidance of the dentist
and got better results. But it should be avoided as 10 to 15% of carbamide peroxide is sufficient for your teeth.Whitening Pens
Whitening Pens is the most recent product which has launched in the list of the products of the teeth-whitening kits. These pens are not so expensive and could be used anywhere. So, next time when you leave for an outing with your friends, do take these with you. Pens could be used directly on the areas which have higher concentration of plaques and germs. It has been formulated in such a manner that it doesn’t hurt the gums and tooth enamel of your mouth.
There are some other products like the Whitening Strips and the Whitening Gels which are also used widely by the people for the whitening of their teeth.
Systems
Teeth-Whitening Systems are easily available in the market. These systems assure of full control over teeth problems like plaques, discoloration and even stains. Sometimes, one product helps you to get rid off one problem while the other problems are ignored. This makes it even more problematic as the problem which was fixed before arrives again due to the existence of the other problems. So, a system is far better than using a single product as you get full control of your all teeth worries and you are assured of good and shiny white teeth for a longer time. Systems which are much in use these days are the Crest Whitestrips Teeth Whitening System and the Alta- Whitening system.
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