In-office dental bleaching with violet light emitting diode: bleaching efficacy and pulpal temperature rise.

Objectives: This study evaluated the bleaching efficacy of different in-office protocols associated with violet light emitting diode (V-LED), and measured the pulpal temperature rise caused by V-LED with or without gel application.

Materials And Methods: Bovine incisors were distributed in 4 groups ( = 10): VL - V-LED; HP - 35% hydrogen peroxide (control); HYB - hybrid protocol, V-LED applied without gel for 10 irradiation cycles followed by V-LED applied with gel for another 10 irradiation cycles; and HPVL - gel and V-LED applied for 20 irradiation cycles. Three bleaching sessions were performed with 7-day intervals.

Chemical cleaning methods for prostheses colonized by Candida spp.: A systematic review.

Statement Of Problem: Different chemical agents have been used to clean and decontaminate dentures. However, consensus on their effectiveness and protocol for use is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate chemical cleaning methods used to promote a reduction in or elimination of Candida spp.