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Bleaching following porcelain veneers: clinical cases
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA. barghi@uthscsa.edu
American Journal of Dentistry
|April 2, 1998
Summary
Light-activated power bleaching gel effectively resolved color discrepancies between porcelain veneers and natural teeth. This innovative dental treatment achieved ideal esthetic outcomes in clinical cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Esthetic Dentistry
- Dental Materials
Background:
- Porcelain veneers are a common cosmetic dental restoration.
- Color discrepancies can occur between veneered and non-veneered teeth after restoration placement.
- Achieving a harmonious smile requires matching the shade of all visible teeth.
Observation:
- Two clinical cases presented with shade mismatch between porcelain veneers and opposing natural teeth.
- The need for bleaching the opposing natural teeth was identified to achieve esthetic harmony.
- A novel light-activated power bleaching gel was utilized for treatment.
Findings:
- The light-activated power bleaching gel (Opalescence Xtra) successfully eliminated color discrepancies.
- Excellent shade matching was achieved between the veneered and non-veneered teeth.
- Ideal esthetic results were obtained in both reported cases.
Implications:
- This bleaching method offers a viable solution for managing shade mismatch in esthetic dentistry.
- Clinicians can consider this technique to enhance patient satisfaction with veneer restorations.
- Further research into the long-term efficacy and stability of this bleaching approach is warranted.