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. 2023 Jan 26;35(2):165–171. doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.01.007

Table 3.

Mean Δa*, Δb*, ΔL* values in the first and the fourth readings (after 4 weeks).

1st reading at 24 h
4th reading after 1 month
Δb* Δa* ΔL* Δb* Δa* ΔL*
Baking soda 6,33 −0,37 22,66 −0,44 0,18 39,27
Activated charcoal 6,82 −0,46 23,72 −1,96 0,53 39,96
Strawberries 3,86 0,29 23,23 −2,46 1,44 37,93
Turmeric 8,3 −1,91 27,84 −4,89 0,34 43,57
Colgate Optic
Whitening toothpaste
3,93 −0,95 25,21 −3,10 1,45 42,0
Opalescence 20 % 1,48 −0,48 27,03 −4,79 −0,13 42,97