Evaluation of the efficacy of a charcoal-based tooth whitening dentifrice on coffee stains: an in vitro study.
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Charcoal-based preparations have recently gained popularity, particularly in oral hygiene products such as tooth whitening dentifrices, owing to their abrasive and adsorptive properties. The present in vitro study evaluates the efficacy of a charcoal-based tooth whitening dentifrice compared with a non-charcoal-based whitening dentifrice in removing coffee stains on tooth surfaces. Methods: values at 3 time points: before staining, after staining, and following the brushing protocol. These values were used to calculate the colour change (ΔE) between time points. Results: = 0.003), with the greatest improvement occurring in the CBWD group. However, the overall colour change (ΔE) was not significantly different between the groups. Conclusion: CBWD, NCBWD, and DW were effective in removing coffee stains from the tooth surface. However, the amount of colour change (ΔE) produced by CBWD was not significantly different from NCBWD or DW.
Source: PubMed Central
Authors: Aldridge J Fernandes, Rupali Agnihotri
Institution: Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Language: English
Topic: Dental Erosion and Treatment
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4384662864