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Bleaching primary teeth with 10% carbamide peroxide.

D H Brantley1, K P Barnes, V B Haywood

  • 1Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.

Pediatric Dentistry
|January 22, 2002
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Bleaching discolored primary teeth using carbamide peroxide is possible for trauma-induced darkening. This technique offers a viable cosmetic solution for children when traditional whitening is not considered.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Materials

Background:

  • Professional teeth whitening, typically with 10% carbamide peroxide in custom trays, is a well-established cosmetic dental procedure.
  • Primary teeth are rarely candidates for bleaching due to perceived natural whiteness and challenges with pediatric patient compliance.

Observation:

  • This case report focuses on primary teeth discoloration resulting from dental trauma.
  • The study details the specific application technique and observed outcomes of bleaching these traumatized primary teeth.

Findings:

  • Successful bleaching of traumatically darkened primary teeth was achieved using 10% carbamide peroxide.
  • The treatment demonstrated a positive cosmetic outcome for the affected primary dentition.

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Implications:

  • This approach presents a novel indication for dental bleaching in pediatric patients.
  • It offers a conservative, non-invasive option to improve the aesthetics of traumatized primary teeth, potentially benefiting child psychology and self-esteem.