Research Article
Susceptibility of Enamel Treated with Bleaching Agents to Mineral Loss after Cariogenic Challenge
Table 1
Test groups ( each group).
| Bleaching agent | Product name | pH | Application | Application time |
| Group 1: 10% CP | Opalescence PF 10% CP, Ultradent Products Inc, South Jordan, USA | ~8 | Home | 8 hours a day, 14 days | Group 2: 38% HP with light activation | WHITEsmile XTRA 38% HP, Germany | ~8 | In-office (with light activation) | 15 minutes every session, total 3 sessions | Group 3: 38% HP with laser activation | WHITEsmile XTRA 38% HP, Germany | ~8 | In-office (with laser activation) | 12 minutes every session, total 3 sessions | Group 4: control (no agent) | Not applicable | 7.0 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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