LASER TOOTH WHITENING: MYTHS AND SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.

• Autor(a) principal: Vilar, Heleno Viriato de Alencar
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Santos, Amanda Caroline de Jesus, Silva , Lara Taizia Novais
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/550
• topic: Clareamento Dental.; Laser.; Hipersensibilidade da Dentina; Peróxido; Tooth Bleaching. Laser. Dentin Sensitivity. Hidrogen Peroxide.

Introduction: The need to obtain a pleasant appearance has been accentuated over the years. In offices, a harmonious smile has become a requirement of patients who have intentions to adapt to current beauty standards (FONSECA, 2014). Whitening became part of the laser as an activating source of photosensitive components present in chemical agents. The literature reveals that in addition to the problems generated by chemical factors, the supposed activation of bleaching agents by heat, light or laser can cause side effects on the pulp tissue achieved (BISPO, 2006; RIEHL; NUNES, 2007). Objective: The present study aimed to address through a literature review, attributions and properties of laser tooth whitening. Material and methods: The study consists of a descriptive research through a literature review, using the electronic databases PubMed, Virtual Health Library (VHL), Scielo, Google Scholar. Results and Discussion: It is evidenced in this way that the results of bleaching using traditional methods can be achieved, as well as with the inclusion of the laser at low intensity (ADRIANO et al., 2022). Conclusion: Therefore, from the studies presented, there is evidence that laser tooth whitening presents satisfactory or unsatisfactory results depending on the purpose of its use.