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Int J Stomatol ›› 2025, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (2): 176-182.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2025041

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Recent progress in research on tooth bleaching materials

Xiaofan Su1,2(),Suru Liu1,2,Xingyu Hu1,2,Lei Liu1,2,Weidong Tian1,2,Li Xie1()   

  1. 1.State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Engineering Research Center of Oral Translational Medicine, Ministry of Education ＆ National Engineering Laboratory for Oral Regenerative Medicine, Chengdu 610041, China
    2.State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Traumatic and Plastic Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2024-08-17 Revised:2024-12-16 Online:2025-03-01 Published:2025-03-01
  • Contact: Li Xie E-mail:steafan2020@163.com;samuelxie2023@gmail.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(32271415);National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1104400);Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2023NSFSC0561);Program of Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province(2022YFS0283)

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Hydrogen peroxide is the primary functional component in tooth bleaching materials in clinical applications. Achieving effective bleaching outcomes typically necessitates the use of high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide or prolonged contact times. However, the application of high concentrations or prolonged contact times often results in adverse effects, such as tooth sensitivity, enamel damage, and soft tissue irritation, significantly constraining the clinical utility of tooth bleaching materials. In recent years, advanced oxidation processes have rapidly developed and are characterized by the generation of numerous strong oxidative free radicals or reactive oxygen species. This advancement provides new strategies and methods for the formulation of innovative tooth bleaching mate-rials to improve therapeutic effects while minimizing or avoiding associated complications. This article systematically reviews the research progress of novel tooth bleaching materials and presents results from assessments of material effectiveness and safety. Additionally, the article addresses existing research limitations and provides insights into potential directions for future studies.

Key words: tooth bleaching material, advanced oxidation process, Fenton-like reaction, photocatalysis, piezoelectric catalysis

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