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bleaching

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bleaching   conservative trtmt for the esthetic improvement of dicolored or stained teeth since no tooth structure is sacrificed or cut  
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factors in the success of bleaching   cause of stain, degree of stain, bleaching agent used and strength, length of exposure, bleaching technique, vitality of tooth, cracks/restorations in tooth  
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contraindications of bleaching   teeth stained by caries, pulpal necrosis, endo, sensitive dentin, allergies, pregnant/lactating, children, heavy smokers, excessive drinkers  
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nonvital teeth   necrotic pulp darkens with time  
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vital teeth   natural shading or darkening from aging  
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stain   extrinsic-surface vs. intrinsic-inside tooth structure  
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dentinogenisis imperfecta and amelogenisis imperfecta   bleaching will not help  
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tetracycline and fluorisis   difficult to bleach  
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primary bleaching agents   hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroixide CH6N2O3, sodium perborate  
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hydrogen peroxide H2O2   may cause temp pulpitis, liquid or gel form, 5%-35%  
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carbamide peroxide (CH6N2O2)   weaker oxidizing agent and more stable than H2O2, liquid or gel, 10-15%, decomposes into N2O2-10% carbamide is equivalent to 3% hydrogen peroxide  
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sodium perborate   used w/ H2O2 for non-vital teeth...root canal-done from inside  
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non-vital bleaching technique   cotton ball saturated w/ 35% H2O2 insertedd into pulp chamber, heated instrument is applied to cotton ball to accelerate the release of oxygen, when desired bleacing occurs, pulp chamber is filled w/ permanent filling material  
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vital teeth bleaching technique   prof applied in office, patient applied at home, prof supervised, OTC at home-not recommended often ineffective and lack professional supervision  
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professionally applied in office   30-35% H2O2, isolate teeth, peroxide is painted on teeth, activated w/ a heat source, also laser bleaching being used now-argon or carbon dioxide lasers  
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Patient applied professionally supervised   2%,5%,10% gels dispensed into custom-made resin trays-worn 30 minutes per day  
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Patient applied professionally supervised-carbamide peroxide   10%, 15% custom made trays-wear during the day for multiple sessions or while sleeping  
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3 apt series. 1st apt   med hx, informed consent, IO exam, prophy, IO pics w/ shade guide, full arch impressions  
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2nd apt   test fit trays, patient instructions, side effects-tooth sensitivity...soft tissue irritation, written instructions, FU apt in 4-6 wks  
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3rd apt   exam-additional bleaching if needed, usually 2-4 wks at most, IO pic-compared to before pic  
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