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DEMARCO, Flávio Fernando et al. Self-care products for tooth whitening. RFO UPF [online]. 2016, vol.21, n.1, pp. 136-142. ISSN 1413-4012.

Objective: To perform a literature review on the various methods of self-care products for tooth whitening, seeking to assess evidences regarding their effectiveness and limitations. Literature review: The concern with dental aesthetics has gained importance in recent years, and at-home tooth whitening has been an increasingly sought treatment in the dental office. Home treatment with trays containing bleaching agents have shown satisfactory results with few adverse effects, and it is considered the gold standard for treating vital teeth. With the success of this technique, new products have appeared on the market, which are freely traded and could be used without the supervision of a dentist; these products are known as self-care products for tooth whitening. Different products may be found within this classification (bleaching strips, bleaching toothpastes, rinses, varnishes), but the relatively recent time of their introduction and the small number of clinical studies performed raises doubts about their effectiveness and potential adverse effects. The adhesive strip showed satisfactory results in some researches, besides being practical and simple to use. Final considerations: From the studies based on the effectiveness of self-care products for tooth whitening and based on the literature review, it is noted that these products do not replace a conventional in-office bleaching treatment, since most do not fulfill their whitening action.

Palavras-chave : Tooth bleaching.; Color.; Dentifrices..