THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WHITENING TOOTHPASTES IN REDUCING EXTRINSIC DENTAL STAIN

Daiva Aškinytė Abstract Summary The purpose of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of whitening toothpaste in reducing extrinsic stain with conventional fluoride paste. Total of 33 patients with visible extrinsic dental stains were surveyed. Participants were divided into 3 groups according to different toothpastes used. Lobene Stain Index was measured at baseline, after 2 and 4 weeks. It…