A eficácia do led violeta em clareamentos dentais

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This study presents the technique of tooth whitening with violet light, which consists of the application of a concentrated non-ionizing radiation, capable of being absorbed by the dental tissue, not being harmful to the tooth pulp, and with the main target, the molecules dark colors present on the surface of the dental element. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this work is to demonstrate, through a literature review, the technique of using violet light in the clinical tooth whitening procedure, thus seeking to update the dental surgeon both in diagnosis and as an etiological factor, showing its effects, through results and consequences. METHODOLOGY: The research methodology will be based on a bibliographic survey with a literature review carried out through consultations in the Electronic Databases such as: LILACS, PubMed and Scielo, selecting published articles, comprised between 1990 and 2020, in order to contemplate the study of theme with renowned authors who defend the subject, being selected to read the abstracts and records for the construction of the theoretical framework. EXPECTED RESULTS: The report is expected to show the efficacy with teeth whitening results with violet light, among the different tooth whitening techniques, showing that while in conventional methods the applications of gel bleaching agents are used, in this technique used if only violet light, where light has the power to penetrate dental structures and break the pigment molecules. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Show that violet light can be a promising option for use in modern Dentistry, compared to conventional whitening techniques, since this technique dispenses with the need for whitening gel, without providing dental sensitivity effect.