Técnicas de blanqueamiento dental, beneficio y efectos adversos.

Abstract

Introduction: Currently, dental aesthetics is an important factor for people, therefore, the shade of the teeth is a relevant aspect. The use of dental whiteners is carried out frequently in offices, therefore in certain cases there is indiscriminate use, which is why it is necessary to establish protocols over time in addition to the different techniques that can be used. Objective: The objective of is to establish standards are the techniques of tooth whitening, benefits and harmful effects study through a literature review. Materials and Methods: it is a qualitative, non-experimental, analytical descriptive, cross-sectional retrospective systematic review. 107 articles were collected, but 53 articles met the inclusion criteria set forth in this research, within which articles from 2000-2021 are indexed. Results: Despite the large number of techniques described in the literature on external whitening of vital teeth, all are based on the direct use of hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Before the use of any whitening agent, it must be taken into account to analyze the age of the patient, if there are dental organs with sensitivity and if there is, this defect must be corrected before starting treatment, caries lesions or mismatched restorations. Conclusion: Whitening Dental is an effective treatment for removing stains and improving the color of teeth for a more aesthetic appearance. The initial evaluation is ideal to choose the ideal whitening technique for each patient.