Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2017, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (2): 225-227.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2017.02.026

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Potential Adverse Effects of Laser Tooth Bleaching.

CHEN Yan-ning1, YU-Hao2*   

  1. 1. Department of Prosthodontics, Stomatology Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079;
    2. People's Republic of China School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University; The Key Laboratory of Stomatology (FJMU, Fujian Province University, Fuzhou 350002, China
  • Received:2015-12-14 Online:2017-02-20 Published:2017-02-22

Abstract: Tooth bleaching treatment is widely used to treat discolored teeth to achieve satisfying aesthetic result. It functions as peroxide penetrates into the enamel and dentin and the oxidation-reduction reaction takes place. Laser, characterized by its narrow spectrum and intensive energy, can not only heat the bleaching gel to accelerate the process, but also reduce the permeability of the dentin to reduce hypersensitivity. With the merits above, laser tooth bleaching has a promising application prospect. Meanwhile, it may lead to potential adverse effects like pulp temperature rise or enamel morphology changes. This paper reviews the potential adverse effects of laser tooth bleaching.

Key words: Laser tooth bleaching, Temperature rise in the pulp , Dentin hypersensitivity

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