Natural fruit peels as teeth whitening agents on primary teeth an in vitro study

Raju O S,Archana P Betur,Roopa K B

doi:10.47552/ijam.v12i3.1738

Abstract

Context: Dental Bleaching or tooth whitening represents a conservative cosmetic approach even for children and adolescents, for whom treatment may be readily accomplished without permanent alteration to the enamel surface thus limiting the need for lifelong maintenance. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of banana peel and orange peel as teeth whitening agents in deciduous dentition. Methods and Material: Twenty extracted primary anterior teeth were used in this study and each crown was sectioned mesiodistally to obtain 40 samples which were flattened to create a standardized enamel surface. After the staining procedure, 40 samples were allocated into 4 groups, i.e., 10 samples per group, the standard group (35% Hydrogen peroxide), the control group (distilled water), banana peel and orange peel. The samples of each group were treated using the respective agents with standardized pressure and time. Results: The tooth shades were assessed using Digital Spectrophotometer at baseline, 1 week of staining, 1 week of bleaching and 1 week post bleaching. All the results were statistically analysed with Post Hoc Tukey’s test. Both the study groups showed significant changes but, banana peel showed better efficacy than orange peel. Conclusions: Banana peel and orange peel can be considered for teeth whitening in deciduous dentition.

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Over the past few decades, tooth bleaching or whitening has become very popular in the field of aesthetic dentistry.(1) Since the 1800s, the dentists focused more on the in-office bleaching of the non-vital teeth discoloured as a result of trauma or endodontic treatment
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of banana peel and orange peel as teeth whitening agents in deciduous dentition
Banana peel and orange peel can be considered for teeth whitening in deciduous dentition

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Over the past few decades, tooth bleaching or whitening has become very popular in the field of aesthetic dentistry.(1) Since the 1800s, the dentists focused more on the in-office bleaching of the non-vital teeth discoloured as a result of trauma or endodontic treatment. Till date most of the bleaching materials are based primarily on either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, results vary depending on factors such as type of stain, age of patient, concentration of the active agent, and treatment time. These peroxides have always been implicated in the concurrent damage of dental tissues leading to varying degrees of sensitivity during and after the procedure as well. The high amounts of potassium, magnesium, and manganese in the banana peel could prove invaluable in removing stains and whitening teeth. In addition to the above minerals banana peel contains high amounts of calcium and vitamin D which could possibly strengthen the mineral matrix concurrently.(4)

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