Release of Protein from Teeth During and in Between Treatments with 44% Carbamide Peroxide, 35% Carbamide Peroxide with LED Light, 14% Hydrogen Peroxide and Phthalimidoperoxycaproic Acid
Kelly A. Keenan
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Kelly A. Keenan
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Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular; according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Americans spend 1.4 billion dollars per year on tooth whitening. There are several approaches to whitening including the use of abrasives for mechanical removal of material, colorants, and oxidation of chromophores that make the stains [1,2].
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Tooth whitening has become increasingly popular; according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Americans spend 1.4 billion dollars per year on tooth whitening. There are several approaches to whitening including the use of abrasives for mechanical removal of material, colorants, and oxidation of chromophores that make the stains [1,2].
Key concepts: Tooth whitening, Carbamide peroxide, Hydrogen peroxide, Dentistry, Peroxide, Chemistry, Medicine, Organic chemistry