Effect of CPP-ACP application on flexural strength of bleached enamel and dentin complex.

Introduction: Controversy continues over the effects of bleaching treatments on tooth structures in the literature. In addition to tooth sensitivity, a number of studies have reported adverse effects of bleaching procedures on dental hard tissues, including decreased hardness, fracture toughness, flexural strength, and other changes in the mechanical properties. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) application on the flexural strength (FS) of bleached teeth.