Professional Bleaching Techniques: In Office & Intracoronal Bleaching

– 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.