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Objective. The objective was to compare the clinical efficacy of two different tooth bleaching protocols after 1 and 2 weeks of treatment with an over-the-counter paint-on gel containing 6% hydrogen peroxide. Material and methods. Sixteen volunteer patients (minimum shade A2 or darker on maxillary teeth) were selected to participate in this randomized, single-blind (examiner-blinded), single-center, 2-group clinical trial using a divided mouth model. The product was applied in our clinic to one hemi-arch (Group I) in each patient at two sessions one week apart, making five applications at each session (separated by 10 min intervals). The patients themselves applied the product once a day for 10 days in the other hemiarch (Group II). Efficacy was measured according to the Vita Classical shade guide at baseline and at one and two weeks. Differences between groups (office-treated vs. home-treated hemiarches) were tested by repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results. Significant (P < .05) differences in shade values were detected between pre- and post-bleaching in both groups. The two groups did not significantly differ in tooth shade at the end of the treatment. Conclusions. Treatment with 6% hydrogen peroxide gel using the paint-on system shows significant clinical efficacy whether applied by clinicians or by the patients themselves.

AVANCES EN ODONTOESTOMATOLOGÍA/229Calatayud J, Casado I, Álvarez C Análisis de los estudios clínicos sobre la eficacia de las técnicas alternativas al formocresol en las pulpotomías de dientes temporales RESUMEN Después de analizar los estudios clínicos de las técnicas de pulpotomía en dientes temporales alternativas al formocresol: hidróxido de calcio, electrocoagulación, glutaraldehido, sulfato férrico y Mineral Trióxido Agregado (MTA), hemos llegado a la conclusión de que las tres últimas son las mejores alternativas por presentar los mejores resultados y tener menor número de fracasos a lo largo del tiempo. En general todas tienden a empeorar sus resultados a medida que pasa el tiempo, desde un éxito clínico del 95-100% a los seis meses hasta un 80-90% a los tres años, excepto con MTA que en los pocos estudios clínicos existentes continúa manteniendo un resultado excelente (100% a los dos años).Palabras clave: Pulpotomía, Hidróxido de calcio, Electrocoagulación, Glutaraldehido Sulfato férrico, MTA. SUMMARYAfter analyzing clinical studies on alternatives to formocresol in primary tooth pulpotomies-calcium hydroxide, electrosurgery, glutaraldehyde, ferric sulphate and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) the authors conclude that the last three are the most effective, as they present the best early results and the smallest number of failures over time. Generally speaking, the clinical success rate declines in all these techniques with time, from 95-100% after six months to 80-90% after three years. The only exception is MTA, which continues to exhibit excellent results (100% success) after two years, according to the fairly small number of clinical studies published.

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