Eficacia de enjuagues bucales de libre venta con peróxido de hidrógeno para el aclaramiento dental.

Abstract

Introduction: Hydrogen peroxide mouthwashes penetrate deep into tooth enamel, triggering a chemical reaction that breaks down pigmentation or stains. The objective of this work is to identify if hydrogen peroxide mouthwashes are effective in tooth whitening. Methodology: Several articles in Spanish and English published from 2010 to 2021 were selected; the search was carried out in PubMed, Medline, Science Direct, Elsevier, Cochrane. 200 articles were reviewed and 33 were selected including metaanalyzes, systemic reviews, clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, in vitro studies. Results: Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash is effective in a low percentage; it is more effective when used as a postwhitening supplement either in the office or at home. Conclusions: Hydrogen peroxide mouthwashes have the ability to brighten and keep teeth white, as well as having antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. They should be used for two minutes in the mouth since after this time the hydrogen peroxide decreases its effect.