OralCare Journal of Clinical Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery
Comparative Study of Tooth Sensitivity, Aesthetic Outcome, and Longevity between In-Office and At-Home Bleaching Methods: A Literature Review
Abstract
Isopescu Alexandra, Tapalaga Ioana, Hapaianu DragoÈ?, Belu Victor, Layla Hammod and Naeem Hamza
The following literature review aims to compare the differences in tooth sensitivity, aesthetic outcome, and longevity of in-office, at-home, LED-photoactivated, and combined bleaching methods. After conducting narrative reviews of PubMed- indexed articles, meta-analyses, randomized trials, and systematic reviews from the past 5 years, it was concluded that at-home bleaching achieved efficient whitening and good color stability comparable with in-office bleaching but without the rather notable tooth sensitivity that comes with the high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide used in dental clinics.
