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In Vitro Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Color Variation after Two Brushing Protocols with Toothpastes Containing Different Whitening Technologies

Version 1 : Received: 17 April 2024 / Approved: 17 April 2024 / Online: 18 April 2024 (14:02:45 CEST)

How to cite: Lobito, A.; Colaço, C.; Costa, J.; Caldeira, J.; Proença, L.; Mendes, J.J. In Vitro Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Color Variation after Two Brushing Protocols with Toothpastes Containing Different Whitening Technologies. Preprints 2024, 2024041201. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1201.v1 Lobito, A.; Colaço, C.; Costa, J.; Caldeira, J.; Proença, L.; Mendes, J.J. In Vitro Evaluation of Surface Roughness and Color Variation after Two Brushing Protocols with Toothpastes Containing Different Whitening Technologies. Preprints 2024, 2024041201. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1201.v1

Abstract

The aim was to evaluate the effect of different whitening toothpastes on the enamel surface roughness and color variation. Twenty-four molars were sectioned and divided into eight groups (n = 3), considering the two factors under study: toothpaste type (Colgate® Total Original, Oral B® 3D White Luxe Perfection, Curaprox® Black is White, and Signal® White Now) and brushing protocol (short-term and a long-term). Surface roughness was examined by atomic force microscopy (AFM), and color change (ΔE) was measured using the CIE L*a*b* system. Data were statistically analyzed using comparative parametric tests at a 5% significance level. In the short-term protocol, only the Signal® White Now toothpaste increased surface roughness (p = 0.038) compared to the Colgate® Total Original group. No significant differences (p > 0.05) were observed in surface roughness in the long-term protocol. Regarding color variation, no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) were observed in either protocol. Overall, the whitening toothpastes did not affect enamel surface roughness or color, except for Signal® White Now causing increased roughness in the short-term protocol. However, all toothpastes induced a visual change in color.

Keywords

roughness; color; enamel; whitening; toothpaste; brushing; aesthetics

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services

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