Chapter 8: Teeth Whitening Materials and Procedures

Question 1

A cosmetic process that uses chemicals to remove discolorations from teeth or to lighten them

Answer 1

Whitening

Question 2

Stains occurring on the tooth surface

Answer 2

Extrinsic Stains

Question 3

Stains that are incorporated into the tooth structure, usually during the tooth’s development

Answer 3

Intrinsic Stains

Question 4

In-office whitening procedure that uses strong whitening agents and a high-intensity light source to accelerate the whitening process.

Answer 4

Power whitening

Question 5

Whitening technique for non-vital teeth in which whitening materials are sealed inside the tooth crown for a few days and the patient walks around with the whitening material in place

Answer 5

Walking bleach technique

Question 6

A process that uses hydrochloric acid and an abrasive such as pumice to remove shallow discolorations of the enamel

Answer 6

Enamel Microabrasion