Rest: Treating Discolouration Flashcards
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
Extrinsic causes for tooth discolouration ?
Smoking, tannins (tea, coffee, red wine), chromogenic bacteria, chlorhexidine, iron supplements.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
Intrinsic causes for tooth discolouration ?
Fluorosis, tetracycline use in first year of life, non-vitality, physiological age changes, dental materials, medical conditions.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
Name some medical condition which can cause tooth discolouration ?
Porphyria, cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia, hyperbilirubinemia.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
The active agent in vital external bleaching is hydrogen peroxide - how does it work ?
Forms acidic solution, breaks down into water and oxygen, hydroxyl free radical is formed (oxidising agent) which oxidises long chain organic molecules and breaks them into smaller non-pigmented ones.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What is the active agent in bleach ?
Carbamide peroxide - breaks down to produce hydrogen peroxide and urea (urea creates acidic environment and stabilised hydrogen peroxide).
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What is the purpose of surfactant ?
Wets tooth surface.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What are the desensitising agents in bleach ?
Potassium nitrate and calcium phosphate and contains fluoride.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What is the function of carbopol ?
Thicknening agent.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What factors affect bleaching ?
Time, cleanliness of tooth, concentration, temperature.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What advice should you give to your patient regarding how long their sensitivity will last after treatment ?
2-3 days.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
What will make a patient likely to experience sensitivity ?
Pre-existing sensitivity, gingival recession.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
At home bleaching - what % of gel is prescribed to the patient ?
10-15% carbamide peroxide gel.
EXTERNAL VITAL BLEACHING
At home bleaching - what is the maximum strength of bleaching gel ?
16.7% carbamide peroxide = 6% hydrogen peroxide.
INTERNAL NON-VITAL BLEACHING
What are the indications for internal non-vital bleaching ?
Successful RCT, no PA pathology, non-vital tooth.
INTERNAL NON-VITAL BLEACHING
What are the contraindications for internal non-vital bleaching ?
Staining due to amalgam.
Heavily restored tooth.