Effect of 10% Carbamide Peroxide on Tooth Shade, Plaque Index and Gingival Index during Invisalign Treatment

Invisalign has improved periodontal health in comparison to traditional metal wire braces. Due to a growing interest in attaining better teeth esthetics, there are more adults seeking Invisalign treatment. Ten percent carbamide peroxide (CP) breaks down to 6.5% urea and 3.5% hydrogen peroxide, which...

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Published in:Dentistry journal 2021-04, Vol.9 (5), p.48
Main Authors: Seleem, Dalia, Dadjoo, Shaahin, Ha, Ambrose, Santos, Caitlyn, Mirfarsi, Sahar, Matsumura-Lem, Karen, Lazarchik, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bleaching
carbamide peroxide
Cerebral palsy
Composite materials
Dental caries
Dental materials
Gingiva
Gingival index
Health sciences
Hydrogen peroxide
Invisalign
Oral hygiene
Orthodontics
Patients
Plaque index
Shade
Teeth
Urea
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Summary:Invisalign has improved periodontal health in comparison to traditional metal wire braces. Due to a growing interest in attaining better teeth esthetics, there are more adults seeking Invisalign treatment. Ten percent carbamide peroxide (CP) breaks down to 6.5% urea and 3.5% hydrogen peroxide, which elevates oral pH, removes stains, and diminishes caries by inhibiting plaque formation. The aim of this study is to investigate whether 10% CP use during Invisalign treatment can enhance tooth shade esthetics while decreasing plaque levels and improving gingival health indices. Twenty-eight patients at Western University dental center undergoing Invisalign were assigned to two groups where the experimental group applied daily bleaching material (10% CP, Ultradent Inc., South Jordan, UT, USA), while the control group did not for 4 weeks. Tooth shade, plaque index (PI), and gingival index (GI) were assessed at baseline and in 2-week intervals for 6 weeks. Results showed that 10% CP had significant change in tooth shade over the 2- and 4-weeks periods ( < 0.05) and significantly reduced plaque and gingival indices ( < 0.05), with minimal to no relapse after 2 weeks post-op. Thus, applying CP at 10% may be a useful application during Invisalign treatment in improving teeth shade and overall gingival health.
ISSN:2304-6767
2304-6767
DOI:10.3390/dj9050048