Effects Of Charcoal In Tooth Discolouration And Morphology - An In Vitro Study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION : Charcoal toothpastes are used in oral hygiene products, for toothbrushing, extrinsic stain removal, it is claimed as 'tooth whitening'. You can find an array of dental products containing activated charcoal from toothpastes to many food products. Products coffee stains, wine stains,and plaque.Since there is no data behind the claims that activated charcoal is safe or effective, products containing these ingredients aren't eligible for the American Dental Association (ADA).

AIM: Finding the effects of charcoal in tooth discolouration and morphology.

MATERIALS AND METHOD: 6 non-carious teeth were taken in One solution of diluted water and another solution of charcoal toothpaste and were taken in a beaker. The six non-carious teeth were put on the solution of distilled water and charcoal paste diluted solution.Later the measurements were taken.Then the tooth was observed for 3 days in the solution.Then the tooth was taken out for observation  and the readings were taken and changes noted.

RESULT: From the observation it is concluded that charcoal gives some discoloration to the teeth by whitening the tooth  and no changes in morphology.And it is not completely safe to use charcoal in dental products and dentistry.

CONCLUSION: Activated charcoal may whitens the teeth but it is not effectively proved and charcoal is not safe as it has sorbitol.In recent times activated charcoal is used in toothpaste, ice creams,soaps,but more research may be required to know the beneficial and deleterious effects on human health.