Study of the effect of H2O2 used in whitening treatments on human enamel wear resistance

A. Branco, M. Polido, A. P. Serro, C. G. Figueiredo-Pina

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Abstract

Tooth whitening treatments are based on the application of bleaching agents on the teeth surface, which can impair teeth health, due to its effect on enamel properties. The present work has the purpose of studying the effect of pH of H2O2 solutions on wear resistance of teeth. Friction coefficient, enamel microhardness, morphology and topography were also evaluated to better understand the induced changes. Three pH values (2, 4 and 6) of H2O2 solution were tested. First, human molars and premolars were disinfected, polished, cut in four equal pieces and darkened in a black tea solution. After, the teeth samples were bleached in 30% H2O2 solution with the different pH values. Vickers microhardness, surface roughness and wear measurements were performed before and after bleaching. The results showed that the enamel wear resistance depends on the solution pH: the lowest wear resistance was obtained for the sample bleached with H2O2 at pH 2.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 9th International Scientific Conference, BALTTRIB 2017 - Dedicated to 100th Anniversary of Restitution of Lithuania
EditorsJuozas Padgurskas, Vytenis Jankauskas, Raimundas Rukuiza, Audrius Zunda
PublisherAleksandras Stulginskis University
Pages117-122
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9786094491276
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Jan 2018
Event9th International Scientific Conference, BALTTRIB 2017 - Kaunas, Lithuania
Duration: 16 Nov 201717 Nov 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of 9th International Scientific Conference, BALTTRIB 2017 - Dedicated to 100th Anniversary of Restitution of Lithuania

Conference

Conference9th International Scientific Conference, BALTTRIB 2017
Country/TerritoryLithuania
CityKaunas
Period16/11/1717/11/17

Keywords

  • Enamel
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Microhardness
  • Surface topography/morphology
  • Wear resistance

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