Overview of Vital Teeth Bleaching Methods and Utilized Materials by Dentists

BACKGROUND/AIMS:This study aimed to determine the perspectives of dentists practicing in Trkiye on vital bleaching treatments, their preferences regarding application methods and materials, and to evaluate the obtained data with a cause-and-effect relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A survey designed to collect data on the perspectives and preferences of dentists and administered online using Google Forms.Voluntary dentists reached the form after filling out the consent form.All analyses were performed using SPSS version 21.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).The pearson's chi-square test was used to compare categorical variables.A p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.RESULTS: Among the participating dentists, 58.5% practiced vital bleaching and office bleaching, the most preferred method (84.5%) in all groups.There was a correlation between the sector and the "single session" preference (p<0.001).There was a relationship between specialization status and "light activation" preference (p=0.001).General dentists preferred it more than specialist dentists.Dentists working in the private sector reported more experience about pain, sensitivity, and irritation of soft tissues after bleaching than those working in the public. CONCLUSION:Vital office bleaching is the most effective method.Dentists generally prefer to apply 2 sessions and light device activation.Additionally, they generally wait 14 days for restoration after bleaching.Dentists in the private sector are more likely to experience side effects than those in the public sector.