How current is your knowledge of bleaching products, appropriate concentrations and technique variations? What is the proper examination for any bleaching procedure? Which technique is safest, most cost-effective and most efficacious? Explore tray bleaching, in-office bleaching and over-the-counter bleaching based on published research and clinical experience, especially for children and older adults. Treatment for discolorations such as brown and white spots, single dark teeth, nicotine stains and tetracycline-stained teeth will be discussed, as well as bonding, sensitivity treatment and caries control options.
Learning Objectives:
Review the bleaching examination components and hydrogen and carbamide peroxide differences.
Discuss differences between tray, in-office and over-the-counter products and techniques.
Compare bleaching options for yellow, brown and white discolorations with bleaching nicotine stains and tetracycline-stained teeth.
Recognize bonding issues on bleached teeth and apply tray bleaching materials for sensitivity and caries control.