Effects of combining ozone and hydrogren peroxide on tooth bleaching: A clinical study

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of bleaching after combining ozone and 38% H2O2 in comparison to the sole use of 38% H2O2.MethodsConsecutive 26 participants (13 males and 13 females) were recruited into this study. They were randomly allocated into 2 groups (n = 13 for each group). In group 1 (test group); the participants’ upper anterior teeth were treated with 38% H2O2 for 20 min then the teeth were exposed to ozone for 60 s (healOzone® X4, KaVo Dental, Biberach, Germany). In group 2 (controls); the upper anterior teeth were treated with 20 min of 38% H2O2 only. The shade of teeth was evaluated by recording the L* a* b* values and Vita Classic shades at study baseline and after bleaching in both groups. The statistically significant changes were set at P ≤ 0.05.ResultsTooth sensitivity and teeth shades were comparable between groups at study baseline (p > 0.05). Controls reported more tooth sensitivity following bleaching (p < 0.001). Teeth achieved better Vita shades, higher L* values (lighter shades), and lower a* and b* values (lighter shades) after bleaching in both groups (P ≤ 0.05). However, teeth bleached with H2O2 and ozone achieved better Vita shades, higher L* values and lower a* values (lighter shades) than those bleached with H2O2 alone (p < 0.001). Changes in b* values were not significantly different between groups.ConclusionsBleaching with 38% H2O2 for 20 min followed by 60 s of ozone application would result in teeth with lighter shades than bleaching with 38% H2O2 alone.