Nightguard vital bleaching: current concepts and research
Article Abstract:
Nightguard vital bleaching (NGVB) has become very popular. NGVB involves placing carbamide peroxide in a mouthguard and placing it over the teeth. It is often done overnight, especially since some products still contain active bleach after four hours or more. Patients are also most compliant with overnight treatment. The treatment should be monitored by the dentist, who can make a custom-fit mouthguard and detect side effects quickly. Three products approved by the ADA are Rembrandt Lighten Bleaching Gel, Colgate Platinum Professional Tooth Whitening System and Opalescence Tooth Whitening Gel.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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Dentist-monitored bleaching: a discussion of combination and laser bleaching
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A combination approach to tooth bleaching may be the most effective one. This is accomplished by one 30-minute bleach at the dentist's office followed by 30-minute bleaching every other day at home until the tooth color is stable. This prevents the stains from returning and still allows the dentist to retain some control over the procedure. Lasers have also been used to catalyze the bleaching reaction so it will work faster, but there is no evidence that it is more effective than traditional bleaching.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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In-office bleaching: where we came from, where we are today
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Dentists should offer tooth bleaching to their patients if they desire it. Tooth bleaching appears to be a recent fad but dentists have been performing the procedure for over 100 years. Most tooth stains are extrinsic or intrinsic. The most common extrinsic stains are caused by food, coffee, tea and tobacco. Intrinsic stains are caused by excessive fluoride, trauma, disease and certain drugs. Dentists can usually perform bleaching in one to three visits. One dentist's technique is described.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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