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Vital tooth bleaching in dental practice: 1. Professional bleaching
Iain A Pretty1, Roger P Ellwood, Paul A Brunton
1University of Manchester, UK.
Dental Update
|July 18, 2006
Summary
Patients increasingly seek cosmetic tooth whitening over disease treatment. This article details professional and at-home bleaching methods, discussing their efficacy, safety, and biological effects for informed patient consent.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Aesthetics
- Cosmetic Dentistry
Background:
- Growing patient demand for aesthetic dental treatments.
- Shift from restorative care to cosmetic procedures like tooth bleaching.
- Widespread media coverage increasing public interest in tooth whitening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe common tooth bleaching techniques.
- To outline methods used in dental practices and at-home kits.
- To discuss efficacy, safety, and biological effects of bleaching agents.
Main Methods:
- Overview of in-office tooth bleaching procedures.
- Explanation of over-the-counter (OTC) and clinician-supervised at-home bleaching kits.
- Review of peroxide-based bleaching solutions and their application.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of various tooth bleaching modalities.
- Discussion of efficacy and safety considerations for different methods.
- Exploration of biological effects associated with peroxide bleaching.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must be equipped to discuss bleaching options, risks, and success rates.
- Informed consent is crucial for various tooth bleaching treatments.
- Understanding the merits and risks empowers patients in choosing cosmetic dental procedures.
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