Whitening Effect of Juglans regia Dry Husk Extract on Primary and Permanent Teeth.

ABSTRACT: Walnut is a common member of the family Juglandaceae. Recently, the evaluation of the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the parts of walnut has received increased interest. Many reasons are responsible for teeth discolouration because teeth can absorb ingredients from tea, coffee, and food. Stains from these ingredients could stay in the porous enamel layer. Traditional whitening chemicals have some side effects, the most common of which is tooth sensitivity and mild or moderate gingival irritation. The aims of this comparative experimental study were to evaluate the whitening effect of Juglans regia dry husk extract and compare it with that of traditional prophylactic pumice. Forty human teeth were collected. Amongst these teeth, 20 were permanent, and the other 2

SUBMITTER: Turki OH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10382244 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature