Sankeerthana Koli

Department of Aesthetic dentistry, Saveetha University, Chennai, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effect of Bleaching with Kiwi Extract and Hydrogen Peroxide on Color Change of Enamel Surface
  Author(s): Kiren Jackson*, Subash Sharma and Sankeerthana Koli
  
  Introduction: The find and replace the chemical bleaching agent namely the Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) with a naturally found fruit or substance to whiten a discolored tooth is a need of the hour. Aim: To evaluate and compare the color changes in enamel surface following bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide and 2% Kiwi Extract (KE). Materials and Methods: In this in-vitro study, 15 maxillary anterior teeth were decoronated and allocated randomly to two groups; group 1 (negative control) (n=5) and group 2 (experimental) (n=5). To evaluate the bleaching efficacy, group 2 specimens were experimentally stained with tea. Baseline color coordinates (pre-bleach values) (L*, a*, b*) (ΔE) were recorded. The crowns were sectioned to obtain four equal parts to obt.. Read More»