UNLABELLED: The popularity of tooth whitening has increased with the advent of patient-applied, peroxide-based whitening agents, as well as increased media influence. Peroxides are considered effective and safe when used under professional supervision. Whitening methods include those prescribed by a dental professional for the patient's at-home use, those applied by the dental professional in the office, a combination of both, or methods available over the counter (OTC). This article reviews the effect of contemporary whitening agents and illustrates the clinical application of three methods prescribed by dental professionals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This article presents the use of three different types of whitening agents for improved aesthetics. Upon reading this article, the reader should be able to: Distinguish the difference between professionally administered in-office and at-home tooth-whitening results. Identify the effects of whitening agents on dental tissues.
UNLABELLED: The popularity of tooth whitening has increased with the advent of patient-applied, peroxide-based whitening agents, as well as increased media influence. Peroxides are considered effective and safe when used under professional supervision. Whitening methods include those prescribed by a dental professional for the patient's at-home use, those applied by the dental professional in the office, a combination of both, or methods available over the counter (OTC). This article reviews the effect of contemporary whitening agents and illustrates the clinical application of three methods prescribed by dental professionals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This article presents the use of three different types of whitening agents for improved aesthetics. Upon reading this article, the reader should be able to: Distinguish the difference between professionally administered in-office and at-home tooth-whitening results. Identify the effects of whitening agents on dental tissues.
Authors: Mehdi Abed Kahnemooyi; Amir Ahmad Ajami; Soodabeh Kimyai; Fatemeh Pournaghiazar; Siavash Savadi Oskoee; Mohammad Ali Mhammadi Torkani Journal: J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects Date: 2014-12-03
Authors: Thalyta Dos Reis Furlani Zouain Ferreira Neves Dias; Francisco Ubiratan Ferreira de Campos; Cecilia Pedroso Turssi; Flávia Lucisano Botelho do Amaral; Fabiana Mantovani Gomes França; Roberta Tarkany Basting Journal: Med Gas Res Date: 2022 Jul-Sep