Abstract

VIEIRA, Alex Correia et al. ADVERSE EFFECTS OF VITAL TEETH BLEACHING. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2015, vol.14, n.4, pp. 809-812. ISSN 1677-3888.

The aim of this study was to review the side effects of vital teeth bleaching, since it has been widely popularized and performed today. The techniques of vital teeth bleaching use the hydrogen peroxide as the main bleaching agent. Advantages such as preservation of tooth structure, lower cost and satisfactory cosmetic results have been reported, however, side effects may occur, such as irritation of the soft tissues, dental hypersensitivity, changes in the texture of the enamel and restorative materials surfaces, and changes the pulp tissue. Studies show that these side effects are minimal and reversible, being the vital teeth bleaching effective and safe. This review was performed using Scielo, Bireme and Lilacs data base as a source of research, the mostly of scientific articles was published between the years 2000 to 2012.

Keywords : Tooth bleaching; hydrogen peroxide; side effects..