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Biomaterials & Bioengineering

Effects of Direct and Indirect Bleach on Dentin Fracture Toughness

L.E. Tam* and A. Noroozi

Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1G6

Correspondence: * corresponding author, laura.tam{at}utoronto.ca

There are concerns that tooth-whitening procedures irreversibly damage tooth structure. We investigated the hypothesis that dental bleaches significantly affect dentin structural integrity. The objective was to evaluate the effects of peroxide bleaches on dentin fracture toughness. Compact test specimens, composed of human dentin, were used (n = 10/group). Bleach (16% or 10% carbamide peroxide or 3% hydrogen peroxide) or control material, containing 0.1% sodium fluoride, was applied directly or indirectly to dentin through enamel (6 hrs/day) for 2 or 8 weeks. Fracture toughness results were analyzed by ANOVA and Fisher’s LSD test (p < 0.05). There were significant decreases in mean fracture toughness after two- and eight-week direct (19–34% and 61–68%, respectively) and indirect (up to 17% and 37%, respectively) bleach application. The in vitro reduction in dentin fracture toughness caused by the application of peroxide bleaches was greater for the direct application method, longer application time, and higher bleach concentration.

Key Words: dentin • fracture toughness • peroxide bleach

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 86, No. 12, 1193-1197 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/154405910708601210
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