Effect of Professional Bleaching on the Hygiene of the Oral Cavity. A Randomized Controlled Study

Abstract

Aim of the study. To evaluate the effect of professional teeth whitening on the level of oral hygiene. Material and methods. A randomized controlled, prospective clinical trial was conducted in 2 groups of 30 people, in each. In group 1, professional oral hygiene and professional teeth whitening were performed using 25% hydrogen peroxide. In group 2, only professional oral hygiene was performed. Evaluated the dynamics of the hygienic index of Quigley-Hein in the modification of S. Turesky, 2 weeks, 1 month and 6 months after the procedure. Results. 6 months after the start of the study in group 1, the average value of the Quigley-Heine index in the modification of S. Turesky was significantly lower than before the at start of the study (1.24 ± 0.11 and 2.34 ± 0.14 respectively). In group 2, the index value after 6 months exceeded 2.0 and almost returned to the initial level (2.05 ± 0.06 and 2.44 ± 0.08, respectively). During the entire observation period in patients underwent professional teeth whitening, the level of oral hygiene was significantly higher than in the control group. Conclusion. Professional teeth whitening has a positive effect on the level of oral hygiene and is a significant motivating factor in maintaining oral health.

Influence of Professional Teeth Whitening on Oral Hygiene

“…[ 10 ] In the previous study, we have already estimated the influence of dental bleaching on oral hygiene 2 weeks, 1 month, and 6 months after the procedure. [ 11 ] This research serves as a continuation of the previous one and demonstrates long-term interaction between dental bleaching and oral hygiene 1 year after the procedure. The purpose of our study is to estimate the influence of dental bleaching on the level of individual oral hygiene the year after the procedure.…”

“…It was performed in the group of 60 patients with diagnosis “Change of color of dental crown” (code of MCB-10), who had already taken part in previous equal study. [ 11 ]…”

“…Patients, who agreed to take part in the research, were divided into two groups of 30 members each using a simple randomization method, as shown in the previous study. [ 11 ] In the second study, the groups were retained and all patients remained under the study.…”