Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the color change in enamel bleached with herbal bleaching agents using a spectrophotometer.
Introduction: Tooth discoloration is a common concern
affecting individuals' aesthetics, leading to an increased demand for tooth
whitening procedures. Herbal bleaching agents have gained attention due to
their perceived safety and efficacy. This study aimed to assess the
effectiveness of Musa sapientum, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus limon in tooth
whitening compared to hydrogen peroxide.
Materials and Methods: Forty artificially stained premolars
were randomly selected, and baseline color values were obtained using a
spectrophotometer. The specimens were divided into four groups: Group 1 (n=10)
treated with Musa sapientum, Group 2 with Citrus sinensis, Group 3 with Citrus
limon, and Group 4 served as the control and treated with 35% hydrogen
peroxide. Color difference (∆E) was examined using a spectrophotometer.
Results: All tested agents induced a significant color
change (∆E > 3.3). Musa sapientum demonstrated the most significant
whitening effect compared to the citrus groups.
Discussion: The findings suggest that herbal bleaching
agents, particularly Musa sapientum, can effectively whiten teeth. However,
further studies are needed to explore their long-term effects and safety
profile.
Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, Musa sapientum exhibited superior tooth whitening efficacy compared to Citrus sinensis and Citrus limon but was inferior to hydrogen peroxide.
Author(s) Details:
Dr. Jyothi Lekshmi B.
Department of Conservative
Dentistry and Endodontics, PMS College of Dental Science and Research,
Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Dr. Saranya S. Nair
Department of Conservative
Dentistry and Endodontics, PMS College of Dental Science and Research,
Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Please see the link here: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nvmms/v8/12766F
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