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Bleaching and bonding for the older patient
Martin G D Kelleher1, Serpil Djemal, Ahmed S Al-Khayatt
1King's College London.
Dental Update
|August 13, 2011
Summary
Dental bleaching and direct composite bonding offer older adults a conservative and affordable way to improve tooth appearance and function. This approach enhances aesthetics without damaging existing tooth structure, making it a practical choice for maintaining oral health.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Older adults often seek to improve their dental and oral appearance.
- Desire for aesthetic enhancement is frequently coupled with a need for minimal biological and financial costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate bleaching and direct composite bonding as a viable treatment strategy for older patients.
- To assess the efficacy and patient acceptance of conservative aesthetic dental procedures in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- Utilized dental bleaching to address tooth discoloration.
- Employed direct composite bonding to improve the shape and aesthetics of worn or unaesthetic teeth.
- Focused on non-destructive techniques preserving residual tooth tissue.
Main Results:
- Bleaching effectively resolved tooth discoloration.
- Direct composite bonding successfully enhanced tooth shape and appearance.
- The combined treatment was well-tolerated by older patients, yielding significant visual and functional improvements.
Conclusions:
- Bleaching and bonding is a proven, sensible, and pragmatic approach for managing aesthetic dental concerns in older adults.
- This conservative treatment is affordable, practical, and achieves significant aesthetic benefits without compromising sound tooth tissue.
