Title Dental bleaching – a controversial tendency in modern society /
Translation of Title Dental Bleaching – a Controversial Tendency in Modern Society.
Authors Burmann, Clara
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Pages 68
Keywords [eng] Tooth discoloration, dental bleaching, bleaching efficacy, systemic health, quality of life, tooth bleaching techniques, tooth bleaching mechanisms, hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, tooth bleaching materials, aesthetics, adverse effects
Abstract [eng] Summary Background: Considering the growing popularity of aesthetic procedures to seek whiter teeth, because of the general desire to improve aesthetic appearance, also spread through different channels of media, this thesis explores the different methods and agents of tooth whitening as well as their possible health consequences. Aim: This master thesis aims to comprehensively examine bleaching agents and their mechanisms, as well the importance of clinical understanding regarding adverse effects and quality-of-life implications. Tasks: Clarify the use of accelerating systems. Examining dental bleaching agents and alternative methods based on their chemical, biological and physical features. Scrutinize common vital and non-vital bleaching techniques and other methods. Investigate the adverse effects of dental bleaching on oral- and systemic health, as well the effects on Oral Health related Quality of Life. Explore Indications and Contraindications as well the management of side effects. Hypothesis: 1) Dental bleaching induces adverse effects on soft tissue structures. 2) At-home bleaching is an ineffective treatment strategy for discolorated teeth. Search strategy: The research compromised 98 articles; systematic literature reviews, meta-analysis, clinical control trials and journal articles from the databases of the National Library of Medicine, Wiley Library, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Research Gate. Results: Literature investigation showed increased interest in dental bleaching among the population due to materials, procedures, and global market available. Dental bleaching causes biological response of soft dental structures seen in the pulp tissue and gingival tissue. It changes chemical and physical properties of hard dental structures and restorative materials. Conclusion: Dental bleaching is an effective treatment of discolorated teeth. It induces changes in hard and soft dental structures of oral tissues but is safe in application if proceeded according to guidelines. It is important to provide evidence-based information to the patient regarding risks, side effects and management of dental bleaching. Bleaching has positive and negative effects on Oral Health Related Quality of Life.
Dissertation Institution Vilniaus universitetas.
Type Master thesis
Language English
Publication date 2024