At-home bleaching system: effect on gingival tissue

J Esthet Dent. 1992 May-Jun;4(3):86-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1992.tb00669.x.

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of an at-home vital bleaching system on gingival responses over a 6-week period. Objective measures were utilized to measure and monitor gingival inflammation over this period of time. Vital bleaching was performed as follows: (1) bleaching gel in a prefabricated mouthguard and (2) an ad-mix technique--bleaching gel and toothpaste in a 1:1 ratio. In addition a control group used a placebo in a prefabricated mouthguard. The at-home vital bleaching system produced no adverse gingival tissue responses. Furthermore, the at-home vital bleaching system helped produce a therapeutic effect on inflamed gingival tissues over the course of the study.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carbamide Peroxide
  • Dental Devices, Home Care
  • Dentifrices / pharmacology*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Gels / pharmacology
  • Gingiva / drug effects*
  • Gingivitis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Periodontal Index
  • Peroxides / pharmacology*
  • Tooth Bleaching*
  • Urea / analogs & derivatives*
  • Urea / pharmacology

Substances

  • Dentifrices
  • Drug Combinations
  • Gels
  • Peroxides
  • Carbamide Peroxide
  • Urea