Shwetank Shrivastava, Ashish K Jain, Rahul D Rao, Amit Patil, Pooja A Yadav

ABSTRACT

Introduction Tooth bleaching is a significant component of aesthetic dentistry since it is contemplated to be one of the most conservative alternatives for treatment of tooth discoloration. The longing to have whiter teeth and the bleaching technique have been reported since the mid-nineteenth century. Patients’ awareness of options accessible for changing the colour of natural dentition has generated a rise in public demand. Bleaching improves the shade of teeth, and is additionally the most economical treatment alternative. Methodology Split mouth study design was planned and the mouth was split into 2 groups (either right or left)- Group A: 38% hydrogen peroxide was used in combination with LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamp. Group B: 38% hydrogen peroxide was used in combination with 940nm Diode Laser. The shades were evaluated immediately after the bleaching process. Vita classical brightness scale was utilized to measure tooth shade. Shade was evaluated before and after the treatment. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to measure dentin hypersensitivity. Score 0 means no pain and score 10 represents the worst pain. Result The Laser bleaching group indicated significantly superior results, had significantly less sensitivity compared to LED bleaching. Conclusion The Diode laser can be considered an effective treatment option for bleaching. Both laser-assisted and LED bleaching techniques were fit for modifying tooth colour change, yet laser bleaching was considered more useful. The diminished time period needed to accomplish the outcomes might prompt high patient compliance and satisfaction.