TY - JOUR
T1 - Contemporary trends and techniques in tooth whitening
T2 - a review.
AU - Perdigão, Jorge
AU - Baratieri, Luiz Narciso
AU - Arcari, Gilberto Müller
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2004/4
Y1 - 2004/4
N2 - The popularity of tooth whitening has increased with the advent of patient-applied, peroxide-based whitening agents, as well as increased media influence. Peroxides are considered effective and safe when used under professional supervision. Whitening methods include those prescribed by a dental professional for the patient's at-home use, those applied by the dental professional in the office, a combination of both, or methods available over the counter (OTC). This article reviews the effect of contemporary whitening agents and illustrates the clinical application of three methods prescribed by dental professionals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This article presents the use of three different types of whitening agents for improved aesthetics. Upon reading this article, the reader should be able to: Distinguish the difference between professionally administered in-office and at-home tooth-whitening results. Identify the effects of whitening agents on dental tissues.
AB - The popularity of tooth whitening has increased with the advent of patient-applied, peroxide-based whitening agents, as well as increased media influence. Peroxides are considered effective and safe when used under professional supervision. Whitening methods include those prescribed by a dental professional for the patient's at-home use, those applied by the dental professional in the office, a combination of both, or methods available over the counter (OTC). This article reviews the effect of contemporary whitening agents and illustrates the clinical application of three methods prescribed by dental professionals. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This article presents the use of three different types of whitening agents for improved aesthetics. Upon reading this article, the reader should be able to: Distinguish the difference between professionally administered in-office and at-home tooth-whitening results. Identify the effects of whitening agents on dental tissues.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 15199693
AN - SCOPUS:3042602317
SN - 1534-6846
VL - 16
SP - 185-192; quiz 194
JO - Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD
JF - Practical procedures & aesthetic dentistry : PPAD
IS - 3
ER -