Resident’s Name: Brian Schmid DMD Date: 11/20/09
Article title: Effectiveness and Safety of Tooth Bleaching in Teenagers
Author(s): Kevin J. Donly DDS, MS et al.
Journal: Pediatric Dentistry
Month, Year: 2005
Major topic: Bleaching in teens
Type of Article: Clinical Trial
Findings: Fifty seven 12-17 year olds were given either Crest White Strips (45) or peroxide gel (12) and bleaching trays to use for one week according to each products directions. Yellowness, lightness and redness were measured electronically, while clinical approval and complaints from the patients were recorded. 27% of the strip group brought complaints, while 42% of the tray group complained. Tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation were the most common complaints. None of the complaints were rated above mild and there was no significant difference in patient happiness with the results. Electronic results of tooth whitening also showed no differences.
Key points/Summary: In this case, the white strips performed as well as overnight trays with fewer complaints.
Assessment of article: Very supportive of Crest, perhaps because it was sponsored by Procter & Gamble.
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