what 7 things can cause discoloration to the teeth? – answer age, natural dark color,
chromogenic stains, nicotine, trauma, drug induced stains (tetracycline), and fluorosis.
what are some things that are contradictions for teeth whitening? - answer tooth colored
restorations, existing sensitivity, tetracycline (difficult to bleach, recession, and pregnant
patients
what is a whitening agent? - answer hydrogen peroxide
what are the characteristics of using hydrogen peroxide as a whitening agent? – answer
it has 35% Hydrogen peroxide, it does internal and external color changes, it is unstable
( break down/ weaken after exposure to air) and you will need multiple applications
during treatment
what are the dangers of teeth whitening to patients? - answer tissue burns, pulp
damage, and tooth sensitivity
what are the disadvantages of tooth whitening in office? - answer multiple visits, time,
cost, tooth shade "settles down" real shadein two weeks, and may still need home
whitening system
what is the procedure for in office whitening procedure? - answerdentist examines
patient, discusses expectations/procedure with patient, select before shade, isolate
teeth, apply gingival dam, apply whitening agent, reapply as directed, remove all
materials, and give patient post op instructions
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