dental materials bleaching- vital 1. describe the process of bleaching 3 techniques in office...
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Dental MAterials
Bleaching- VITAL
1. Describe the process of bleaching
3 techniques
In office (heat/light)
At Home (trays)
Over the counter
Remove Extrinsic stain by applying carbamide PEROXIDE (10,16, 22%) topically
Oxygen enters tooth and lightens
In Office bleaching
Teeth are isolated (RD, Resin stops) Higher % peroxide applied Heat, Light or laser enhanced
2. At home bleaching in TRAY
At home bleaching is done in a custom vinyl bleaching tray
Thin line of gel applied to facial surfaces anterior + 1st premolar
3. How procedure completed
Shade doc
Impression-models
Construct tray ($35)
Deliver tray and gel (office $40)
Instruct- hrs/day
Weekly checks/shade, ging
5. Precautions and Progress
Sensitive teeth gingiva Do not swallow
Shade
Cost to patient $300 and up per arch
6. Post op instructions
Removal of the Trays Remove bleaching trays and rinse your
mouth with warm water to remove the gel.
To remove gel from trays, rinse with warm water and clean with a toothbrush.
Wait one hour after bleaching before eating or drinking, as teeth are most susceptible to re-staining immediately after tray removal.
Store your wet trays in the box provided.
MICS INFO
Discoloration of the Teeth What causes discoloration of the
teeth? Teeth enamel discoloration can be caused
by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Some of the more common causes of teeth discoloration are medications, coffee, tea or cigarettes. People who drink significant amounts of soda drinks can experience similar staining.
MICS INFO
Do not begin soon after a prophy- wait for enamel to remineralize.
Bleaching will improve but not remove intrinsic stains from tetracycline, fluoride
Treatment is usually several weeks Contraindication- pregnancy, breast feeding,
diabetes
VOCAB
In office bleaching Nightguard
bleaching Non vital
bleaching Optimum results Carbamide
peroxide Hydrogen peroxide
Vacuum former CONSENT-
written Caustic Dental dam
Before and After Pictures
ADA on In Office Bleaching
www.ada.org/public/media/videos/minute/cosmetic_inoffice_broadband.wmv
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