ABCs of Tooth Whitening and Bleaching

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This presentation provides a detailed overview of tooth whitening and bleaching, covering the basics, classifications of tooth discoloration, types of bleaching agents, mechanisms of action, bleaching techniques, and potential complications, as well as how to select appropriate materials.

What Will You Learn?

  • The differences between tooth whitening and dental bleaching.
  • How to classify tooth discolorations as extrinsic or intrinsic.
  • The various causes of tooth discoloration, including those related to dental procedures, patient habits, and medical conditions.
  • Different types of bleaching agents such as hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate, and carbamide peroxide, including their uses, concentrations, and how they work.
  • The mechanism of action of bleaching agents.
  • The importance of diagnosis, treatment planning, and record-keeping.
  • Vital and non-vital bleaching techniques, both in-office and at-home.
  • Potential problems and complications such as sensitivity, enamel damage, and bonding issues, and how to manage them

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