L2.2: Tooth whitening Flashcards
1
Q
Take Home Whitening:
A
- Whitening trays.
- 1-3weeks.
- Carbamide Peroxide 10 – 22%.
- Over 90 % success without any non reversible side effects (study with 7.617 dentists in North America)
- Safe Procedure
- Easy
- Low Cost
2
Q
A.D.A. Approval:
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3
Q
Take Home Whitening:
Procedure:
1st appointment
A
- Medical and Dental Hx
- Clinical and radiographic exam
- Tx of anything needed
- Cleaning and prophy
1st appointment :
- Inform the patient
- Take Photographs
- Shade Selection
- Alginate Impressions
4
Q
Take Home Whitening:
Procedure:
2nd appointment
A
- Try in the tray
- Instructions
- Delivery of the tray and whitening material
5
Q
Take Home Whitening:
Procedure:
3rd appointment
A
- Re-check every week.
- Delivery of the lower tray after bleaching the upper.
- Photographs at the day of delivery of the lower.
- Photographs after completion of tx.
6
Q
Assisted Whitening:
A
- High concentration Carbamide Peroxide (usually 35%) in-office.
- Whitening trays.
- No need for isolation.
- Apply 1-3 times (20 – 30 min each) in combination with at home whitening.
7
Q
Whitening Maintenance:
A
- The whitening results are not stable.
- Relapse differs to different people.
- Usually 1 syringe of 10-16% CP material in trays once every year is enough.
- Adjust according to the time passed and amount of relapse.