Journal of Dentistry
Volume 38, Issue 10 , Pages 838-846 , October 2010

Influence of chemical activation of a 35% hydrogen peroxide bleaching gel on its penetration and efficacy—In vitro study

  • Carlos Rocha Gomes Torres

      Affiliations

    • Department of Restorative Dentistry, São José dos Campos School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University – UNESP, Av. Eng. Francisco José Longo, 777, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +55 12 3947 9048; fax: +55 12 3947 9010.
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  • Annette Wiegand

      Affiliations

    • Clinic for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University of Zürich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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  • Beatrice Sener

      Affiliations

    • Clinic for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University of Zürich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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  • Thomas Attin

      Affiliations

    • Clinic for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University of Zürich, Plattenstrasse 11, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland

Received 25 February 2010 ,Revised 29 June 2010 ,Accepted 5 July 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2010.07.002

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 38, Issue 10 , Pages 838-846 , October 2010

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