Inflammatory markers IL-1β and RANK-L assessment after non-vital bleaching: A 3-month follow-up.

Cristian BersezioFrancisca SánchezJuan EstayPaulina LedezmaRolando VernalGustavo GarletOsmir Batista OliveiraEduardo Fernández Godoy

Published in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2019)

The internal whitening of teeth increases the levels of cytokines associated with inflammation and bone resorption 3 months after the whitening procedure is finished; this should warn of possible harmful effects of this whitening technique.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
hydrogen peroxide
bone loss
bone mineral density
soft tissue
body composition