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Bleaching a devital primary tooth using sodium perborate with walking bleach technique: a case report
Volkan Arikan1, Saziye Sari, Hayriye Sonmez
1Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pedodontics, Ankara, Turkey. dt.volkan@yahoo.com
Summary
This study shows that the walking bleach technique using sodium perborate is a safe and effective method for whitening discolored primary teeth. A 1-year follow-up confirmed no adverse clinical or radiographic effects, making it a viable aesthetic dental treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Aesthetic Dentistry
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Increasing emphasis on aesthetics in pediatric dental care.
- Intrinsic discoloration of primary teeth presents treatment challenges.
- Conventional treatments like facings and abrasion have limitations.
Observation:
- A case report details the treatment of a 4-year-old boy's discolored primary tooth.
- The walking bleach technique with sodium perborate was employed.
- A 1-year clinical and radiographic follow-up was conducted.
Findings:
- The walking bleach technique successfully whitened the discolored primary tooth.
- No clinical signs of pathology (sensitivity, fistulae, color change) were observed.
- No radiographic signs of pathology (resorption, radiolucency) were noted during the 1-year follow-up.
Implications:
- Sodium perborate via the walking bleach technique is a safe alternative for bleaching devital primary teeth.
- This method offers a less invasive and time-efficient aesthetic solution.
- The technique shows promise for improving the appearance of discolored primary teeth without compromising dental health.
