Journal of
Dentistry and Oral Hygiene

  • Abbreviation: J. Dent. Oral Hyg.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2472
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDOH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 137

Full Length Research Paper

Endogenous and exogenous teeth whitening through gel-based bleaching hydrogen peroxide (35%) with the aid of silicon guide

Amaral F. R., Caldonazzo M., Andressa M., Galvão M. R., Andrade M. F., Porto Neto S.T. and Saad J. R. C.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, University Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 19 January 2012
  •  Published: 30 November 2012

Abstract

The aim of this study is to demonstrate through a case report, a proposed treatment for discolored teeth, with and without pulp vitality, by the technique of external and internal tooth bleaching with hydrogen peroxide to 35% Lase Peroxide Sensy (DMC) using Whitening Lase II Device (DMC), and a silicone guide (3M ESPE) in the palatine portion of the upper teeth. In this clinical case, the patient had darkened dental elements 11 and 22, and dissatisfaction with the coloring of other elements. It was observed that the techniques used and the materials chosen allowed for an excellent aesthetic result, with technical simplicity and low cost, and minimal occurrence of signs and symptoms.

 

Key words: Dental bleaching, hydrogen peroxide, silicon.