Pocket Dentistry

TOOTH WHITENING MATERIALS Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION In the quarter century since the introduction of tooth whitening materials, there have been numerous modifications and improvements. We are currently using third-generation home…

THE HOME WHITENING TECHNIQUE Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Home whitening is a simple technique whereby, after an initial consultation with the dentist, a mouthguard or tray is made for the patient…

MANAGING AND DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL WHITENING PRACTICE Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Tooth whitening has become one of the treatments most requested by dental patients. Dentists should ensure that they are knowledgeable…

TREATMENT PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WHITENING Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Planning is essential for whitening treatment because tooth whitening is normally the beginning of the esthetic journey. The dentist needs to prepare…

INTRACORONAL BLEACHING OF NONVITAL TEETH Ilan Rotstein INTRODUCTION Intracoronal bleaching of nonvital teeth involves the use of oxidizing agents within the coronal portion of an endodontically treated tooth to remove…

SINGLE TOOTH WHITENING OF VITAL TEETH Linda Greenwall Many vital teeth experience some degree of mild trauma at some stage. This trauma, which is normally an impact, causes bleeding into…

MOLAR INCISOR HYPOPLASIA Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION Molar incisor hypoplasia (MIH) is a condition that affects the incisors and molar teeth. It has a varied prevalence of 2.8–25%. However, a recent…

WHITENING, THERAPEUTIC ESTHETICS, AND ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT The Future Linda Greenwall INTRODUCTION With the success of tooth whitening treatments, several health benefits have emerged that can improve patients’ oral health…

COMPARISON OF TOOTH BLEACHING RESULTS Brian Millar VITAL TOOTH BLEACHING Tooth bleaching is considered to be the treatment of choice for discolored teeth, provided the patient has realistic expectations and…

NIGHTGUARD VITAL BLEACHING Post-Treatment Effects, Longevity, and Long-Term Results Ralph H. Leonard, Jr. INTRODUCTION In 1989, Haywood and Heymann published their landmark article describing a new and revolutionary technique for…