Effects of Microabrasion Prior to In-office Bleaching on Hydrogen Peroxide Permeability, Color Change, and Enamel Morphology.

Journal: Operative dentistry
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study evaluated hydrogen peroxide (HP) diffusion within the pulp chamber, as well as color change and the surface morphology of teeth subjected to various microabrasion (MA) protocols associated or not with in-office (IO) bleaching.

Authors

  • A D Loguercio
    *Alessandro D Loguercio, PhD, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil.
  • Ljc Vargas
    Lina Johanna Calderón Vargas, DDS, Department of Oral Health, National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia.
  • M W Favoreto
    Michael W Favoreto, DDS, Ms student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, State Universityof Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil.
  • H F Andrade
    Heloisa F Andrade, DDS, Ms student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, State University ofPonta Grossa, Parana, Brazil.
  • Cp F Borges
    Christiane Philippini F Borges, DDs, Ms, PhD, Department of Chemistry, State University of Ponta Grossa, Parana, Brazil.
  • A Dávila-Sánchez
    Andrés Dávila-Sánchez, DDs, Ms, PhD, Department of Restorative Dentistry, San Francisco deQuito University, Quito, Ecuador.
  • A Reis
    Alessandra Reis, DDS, PhD, Department of Restorative Dentistry, State University of PontaGrossa, Parana, Brazil.
  • C P Mora
    Camilo P Mora, DDs, Ms, PhD, Department of Oral Health, National University of Colombia,Bogotá, Colombia.