Whitening ‐dependent changes of fluorescence of extracted human teeth

ConclusionsWithin the limitations of this study, whitening provoked statistically significant changes in fluorescence of the intact teeth in vitro.
Clinical significanceThe appearance of human teeth and dental materials and their changes upon aging and exposure to different agents (staining, whitening) is a topic of great relevance to esthetic dentistry. While some appearance parameters, such as color, translucency, and gloss, have been thoroughly studied, fluorescence and its influence on overall tooth appearance is still not well understood, yet it has influenced the development of fluorescence emitting restorative materials.

Source: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry - July 22, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Natalie Pereira Sanchez, Aleksandar Aleksic, Miroslav Dramicanin, Rade D. Paravina Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research