Abstract
Tray tooth bleaching involves the use of carbamide peroxide in a custom-fitted tray to bleach teeth. One of the most difficult stains to bleach is tetracycline. This paper will present several different patient situations of tetracycline-stained teeth being bleached and will discuss the benefits and limitations of bleaching tetracycline-stained teeth. By providing the patient with realistic potential outcomes of bleaching, as well as the preservation of tooth structure and cost-benefit ratio of bleaching compared to veneers or crowns, the chance for a successful acceptance of the outcome is better, even if the outcome is less than ideal. Bleaching before prosthodontic treatment can also provide a better outcome for subsequent veneers or crowns if that is possible, but sensitivity may preclude bleaching.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 807-812 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | British Dental Journal |
Volume | 230 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry