REMINERALIZING THERAPY IN THE PROCESS OF TEETH WHITENING
Authors: Kyrmanov O.S. , Lemeshko A.V. 
Published: March 2021

Resume. Nowadays, aesthetics plays an important role in dentistry due to the increased attention of people to the beauty and attractiveness of the smile, which is known as an effective tool in achieving both personal and professional purposes. Therefore, the whitening of discolored teeth is one of the promising directions in aesthetic dentistry. To date, there is much controversy among dentists about the effectiveness and, the most importantly, the safety of teeth whitening. The prevention of dentin hypersensitivity is among the main tasks associated with the safe and comfortable treatment and follow-up period for patients. In order to avoid the negative consequences of hyperesthesia, the teeth whitening procedure should be finished with remineralizing therapy. Thought there are a large number of techniques and products for the treatment of hyperesthesia, the question of their most appropriate selection and combination is remaining unresolved and is relevant to meet the steadily growing population demands.

Purpose: to highlight the latest views on techniques and products for remineralizing therapy in the process of teeth whitening based on the analysis of relevant literature.

Results. Numerous bleaching methods are mainly based on applying high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. At present, the safety of whitening methods remains controversial and thus requiring further research. The problem of improving techniques aimed at preventing the side effects of professional whitening on the oral tissues and organs are remaining relevant. The problems associated with professional whitening include the decreased resistance of hard dental tissues, the appearance of areas of demineralization and hyperesthesia in the hard dental tissues. At present, a wide range of products has been proposed to treat and prevent the development of teeth hypersensitivity. However, the most effective of them, which could be offered to patients after professional whitening have not been identified yet. To prevent and treat dental hyperesthesia effectively, fluoride-containing remineralizing remedies are widely used to diminish dentin sensitivity. There are studies demonstrating the highest incidence of teeth hyperesthesia during light catalytic and chemical bleaching Therapeutic and prophylactic agents, which contain calcium, phosphorus and fluoride ions, which promote dental enamel remineralization, have been proposed. The use of remineralizing gels before the procedure of medical teeth whitening reduces the occurrence of dental hyperesthesia. That is why many manufacturers of bleaching systems have begun to add desensitizing components to their composition. Thus, Opalescence Boost PF gel contains potassium nitrate and fluorine, Philips Zoom whitening gel contains amorphous calcium phosphate, in addition; remineralizing gel Relief ACP with amorphous calcium phosphate is offered to reduce the occurrence of teeth hypersensitivity during whitening procedure. The results of our research have shown the most significant changes expressed by a decrease in organic acids, maximum increase in concentrations of calcium ions in oral fluid, occur when using photo-bleaching system Beyond Polus, while minimal changes are observed when using chemical activation system Opalescence Xtra Boost. The combination of a reminalizign remedies based on zinc-substituted hydroxyapatite carbonate with laser phonophoresis can be recommended be apply after any bleaching techniques and they have been proved to be the most effective.

Conclusion. There is a wide range of techniques and products of remineralizing therapy applied in the process of teeth whitening. Various options of remineralizing therapy and applying different compounds reducing teeth sensitivity after teeth whitening procedure are described in the article. Many formulas have been already developed to ensure patient comfort after a whitening procedure, and in particular to prevent the development of hyperesthesia. Some manufacturers incorporate remineralizing remedies in the whitening system that allows dentists to solve the problem of teeth hypersensitivity effectively.