optech Flashcards
3 extrinsic causes of staining
smoking
tannins - tea coffee
Chlorhexidine
intrinsic causes of staining
fluorosis
tetracycline
physiological - ageing
what is the first method of whitening for extrinsic staining
HPT
2 types of bleaching
internal non-vital bleaching
external vital bleaching
how does vital external bleaching work
active agent is H2O2
bleaching oxidises chromogenic products within the tooth substance
leads to smaller non pigmented molecules
ionic exchange in metallic molecules leading to lighter colour
what does H2O2 break down to form
water and oxygen
what is the active oxidising agent in H2O2
HO2 free radical
3 constituents of bleaching gel
carbide peroxide - active agent
carbopol - thickening agent
urea - raises pH
what does carbamide peroxide break down to form
hydrogen peroxide and urea
tooth desensitising agents used in bleaching gel
potassium nitrate
calcium phosphate
fluoride
4 factors affecting bleaching
concentration of solution
temperature
cleanliness of tooth
time
why is it important to ensure there are no margins om restorations before bleaching
leakage damages pulp
warnings for patient before bleaching
sensitivity
relapse
allergy
might not work
2 types of vital external bleaching
chair side
home
why is there a good initial result to teeth whitening
dehydration
maximum concentration of H2O2 legal
6 %
equates to 16.7% carbide peroxide
2 features of whitening splint
stops 1mm short of gingival margin
buccal spacer for gel placement
when should you consider bleaching
age related discolouration
mild fluorosis
post smoking cessation
predisposing indications that pt will be sensitive after whitening
pre existing sensitivity
high concentration of bleaching agent
gingival recession
issue with bleaching teeth with composite fillings
teeth bleach composite does not
need to change filling then upkeep bleaching
why should you delay restorative procedures a day ideally a week after bleaching
oxygen remains in the enamel structure and causes problems with bonding
what should never be used to whiten teeth
chlorine dioxide
pH3 - softens teeth - sensitivity
indications for internal non-vital bleaching
non-vital tooth
adequate RCT
contraindications of internal bleaching
staining by amalgam
heavily restored tooth
risk of internal non-vital bleaching and how does it occur
external cervical resorption
diffusion of H2O2 through dentine into periodontal tissues
caused by too high concentration and heat
technique for internal bleaching
remove dark dentine
etch internal tooth surface with phosphoric acid
10% carbide peroxide in cavity
place cotton wool
seal with GIC
repeat weekly
restore palatal cavity when desired shade obtained
when would you use microabrasion - 3
por=st porto demineralisation
fluorosis
demineralisation with staining
what is micro abrasion
combination of erosion and abrasion - acid 18%HCl and pumice
removes discolouration limited to outer layers of enamel
3 medico legal issues of whitening
excess of 6% - fitness to practice
non-registrants of gdc - prosecuted under dentist act for illegal practice
non dentists supplying bleach >6% - trading standards
when can you use excess of 6% h2o2
prevention of disease
2 medical contraindications of whitening
glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
acatalesemia
what should you do after micro abrasion to reharden the surface
apply fluoride varnish