Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.15644/asc57/4/2
Assessment of Color Change, Esthetic Perception, Treatment Satisfaction, and Side Effects Following the Use of Over-the-Counter Whitening Products
Antonija Tadin
orcid.org/0000-0002-5365-9816
; Department of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia; Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Hospital Centre Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Sara Galić
; Private dental office, 20350 Metkovic, Croatia
Lidia Gavić
; Department of Restorative Dental Medicine and Endodontics, Study of Dental Medicine, University of Split School of Medicine, 21000 Split, Croatia
Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of tooth whitening and the effects on satisfaction with whitening treatment and esthetic self-perception of over-the-counter tooth whitening products. Materials and methods: Fifty-six participants were randomly allocated to three groups based on the whitening product they used (toothpaste, pencil, or a combination of both). In this prospective study, alterations in tooth color were assessed using a spectrophotometer at three distinct time intervals (initial measurement, seven days, and 14 days after commencing the use of the whitening product). Simultaneously, the respondents were given the PIDAQ questionnaire to complete. Patient satisfaction with treatment characteristics (5-point Likert scale), and perception of side effects were assessed at the end of the study. Results: Participants who used the whitening pen either alone or in combination with whitening toothpaste showed significant improvements in tooth color and whiteness index at seven and 14 days compared to those who used whitening toothpaste alone (p≤0.001). No significant differences were found between products in overall satisfaction with treatment, perception of final tooth color, and treatment comfort. Furthermore, with the exception of the psychological influence factor after 14 days (p≤0.001), there were no significant differences in the PIDAQ questionnaire scores between the whitening products at the different time points. However, many respondents (16.6%) reported oral mucosal sensitivity and a higher percentage (27.8%) reported tooth sensitivity during whitening pen application. Conclusion: The combination of whitening toothpaste and whitening pen, as well as the whitening pen alone, showed effective objective color change results, but home whitening procedures did not significantly affect participants’ self-perceived satisfaction or psychosocial outcomes depending on the product used.
Keywords
Tooth Bleaching Agents; Tooth Bleaching; Color; Patient Satisfaction; Toothpastes Author Keywords: Color Measurement; Patient Satisfaction; Side Effects; Tooth Whitening; Toothpaste; Whitening Pen
Hrčak ID:
311908
URI
Publication date:
27.12.2023.
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