Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 9 , Pages 726-730 , September 2008

Placebo-controlled trial evaluating safety with 12-months continuous use of 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips

Received 18 March 2008 ,Revised 5 May 2008 ,Accepted 7 May 2008.

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PII: S0300-5712(08)00158-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.05.004

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 9 , Pages 726-730 , September 2008