Teeth whitening: all techniques

– History and definitions of tooth bleaching

– Preparations for tooth bleaching

– Smile analysis

– Principles for tooth position and relationships

– Reasons of single tooth discoloration:

- Endodontically treated tooth

- Non-treated tooth.

– Options for bleaching single dark tooth:

- Vital teeth

- Non-vital teeth.

– Indications for internal and external tooth bleaching

– External bleaching protocol

– Tooth structures that changed color

– Tray bleaching agents

– Carbomide peroxide vs Hydrogen peroxide

– Color change progress during bleaching

– Full tray bleaching

– Single tooth bleaching tray

– Tray fabrication

– Dentist tray evaluation at insertion appointment

– Recomendations for patient

– Combinations of tooth bleaching methods

– Internal bleaching protocol

– Cervical resorption prevention

– Internal plus external bleaching protocol

– Prognosis for discolored teeth

– Clinical cases.

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Indications for teeth whitening

– Chemical properties of bleaching materials

– Home whitening vs in-office whitening

– Advantages of home bleaching

– The concept of dehydration

– Protocol of classic office bleaching

– Home bleaching protocol.

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Enamel: diagnosis of defects and treatment tactics

– Causes of enamel color change

– Fluorosis: diagnostic criteria and development factors

– Minimally invasive methods of white spot lesions treatment

– MI Paste: mechanism of action, contradictions in the use of paste, protocol

– ICON system: principles of methodology and advantages, application protocol

– Optimal terms of application of the ICON system for enamel defects before and after orthodontic treatment

– Protocol for the treatment of congenital enamel defects

– Methods of the working field isolation during bleaching

– Etch Bleach Seal Technique: Step-by-step protocol

– A combined protocol for the treatment of enamel defects.

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Effectiveness and safety of whitening: chemistry and mechanism of teeth whitening

– Types of discolorites and the choice of whitening tactics;

– Mechanism of action and protocol of bleaching with the use of hydrogen peroxide

– Gingival irritation: prevention methods

– Protocol of office bleaching

– Marketing tips to increase profits

– A review of current whitening techniques including over the counter products, professional in-office procedures, and professionally dispensed products for home use

– An easy protocol to identify your patients who desire whitening 

– An easy protocol to incorporate whitening into your practice.

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Etiological factors of tooth discoloration

– Indications and contraindications for whitening

– Causes of internal tooth staining: imperfect amelogenesis and celiac disease

– Modern lightening techniques:

- Laser bleaching

- Whitening with light

- Over the counter products

- Take home bleaching kits

- Office power bleaching

- Intra-coronal bleaching.

– Overview of the whitening components of toothpastes: abrasives, hydrogen peroxide, surfactants, anti-deposition agents, colorants, enzymes, activated charcoal

– The effectiveness of home bleaching using mouthguards

– Sensitivity of teeth after home whitening: methods of prevention

– Teeth whitening technique for hypersensitivity of teeth

– Carbamide peroxide: properties and mechanism of action

– Instructions for home bleaching

– Bleaching of devital and vital teeth: protocols

– Side effects of bleaching

– The principle of operation of laser bleaching and the cooling mechanism when using a laser

– Comparison of various lasers and their efficiency: KTP laser, erbium lasers

– Overview of the various light sources available for bleaching: laser bleaching vs LED bleaching.

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Lightening vs bleaching: differences 

– Properties and mechanism of action of bleaching agents: hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, sodium perborate

– Stages of bleaching: diffusion, "chromophore theory", surface change

– Indications and contraindications to teeth bleaching 

– Etiology of tooth discoloration: external and internal causes

– Diagnosis of tooth discoloration and determination of the treatment plan

– Trends in bleaching technologies

– The factors that have to be considered during making a treatment plan for bleaching

– Indications for bleaching in patients under 18 years of age

– Coloring agents: smoking, coloring products, medicines

– Preparation for the office bleaching procedure

– Criteria for effective teeth bleaching

– Office bleaching protocol: ingredients, active gel concentration, activators

– The effectiveness of various in-office (classical or light-activated techniques) and intracoronal bleaching techniques

– Prevention of tooth sensitivity

– Evaluation of the original tooth shade

– Protection of soft tissues during bleaching

– Recommendations for the patient

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– At-home bleaching: indications and contraindications

– Mouthguards for bleaching: the method of individual mouthguards application

– The mechanism of at-home bleaching and over-the-counter products

– The effectiveness of at-home bleaching and over-the-counter products

– Combined technique: at-home and in office bleaching 

– The limitations of at-home bleaching and over-the-counter products

– The common side effects of at-home bleaching and over-the-counter products and how to manage them

– At-home bleaching maintenance, hints and tips for patients

– Whitening strips and prefilled whitening trays: advantages and disadvantages

– The effect of bleaching gels on pulp

– Prevention of soft tissue irritation

– Bleaching sensitivity: prevention and treatment tactics.

Recommended for: Endodontists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.