Whitening Flashcards
Exogenous vs Endogenous
Extrinsic vs Intrinsic
food, beverage, tobacco
tetracycline, pulp trauma, developmental conditions
Contraindications for Vital Tooth Whitening
large pulp, sensitivity, recession, enamel loss/microcracks, restorations, caries, allergies, pregnant, nursing
Contraindications for Light Activated Whitening
radiation/chemo, melanoma, photosensitive drugs (antibiotics, acne meds, antimalarials, some heart meds
Hydrogen Peroxide breaks down into:
oxygen + water
*breaks down/works faster than Carbamide
Carbamide breaks down into:
Hydrogen peroxide + urea
*1/3^
Hydrogen Peroxide
oxidizing agent that produces free radicals: water + oxygen - combines w stain to make stains soluble
whitening power in first 30-60 min
Carbamide Peroxide
more stable, 1/3 power of HP, active up to 6 hours
Non-Vital Whitening
“walking bleach”
30-35% HP sealed in pulp chamber for 2-7 days