Bleaching Flashcards
1
Q
What can cause coronal discoloration?
A
- Trauma
- Calcific Metamorphosis
- Pulpal Necrosis
- Materials
- Instrinsic vs Extrinsic…
2
Q
What are 2 requirements for bleaching of endodontically treated teeth?
A
- Adequate endo obturation
- Protective barrier
3
Q
What should you remove in the “Walking Bleach” technique while prepping?
A
Highly Discolored Dentin
4
Q
How do you treat the chamber during the “Walking Bleach” technique?
A
- Clean chamber
- Protective base over GP
- 2 mm thick
- To level of proximal CEJs
- Place paste of sodium perborate and water
- Tempoary restoration
- Re-evaluat and repeat as needed
- Discoloration may return over time
5
Q
What may you get Post-Bleaching if no base is used?
A
Cervical Resorption
2 - 7%
0% with base
6
Q
What chemical do you want to avoid when doing “Walking Bleach” technique?
A
30 - 35% hydrogen peroxide (Superoxol)
