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- Title
The Efficacy of "Walking" Bleach Technique in Endodontically Treated Teeth -- Case Report.
- Authors
Savić-Stanković, Tatjana; Popović, Milica; Karadžić, Branislav
- Abstract
Introduction Discolored teeth in the anterior region can cause considerable cosmetic impairment. One of the techniques commonly used for bleaching endodontically treated teeth is "walking" bleach technique, which in many cases provides satisfying results. The aim of this study was to evaluate bleaching efficacy of "walking" bleach technique in an endodontically treated tooth. Case Report A 22-year-old patient showed up to the clinic because of discoloration of the maxillary right central incisor. The mixture of sodium perborate and 30% hydrogen peroxide was applied and changed weekly. The total duration of therapy was 28 days. At the end of therapy, the tooth achieved 3 shades lighter color. Conclusion The mixture of sodium perborate and 30% hydrogen peroxide can successfully bleach discolored endodontically treated teeth.
- Subjects
ENDODONTICS; DENTAL discoloration; TOOTH whitening; MIXTURES; SODIUM compounds; HYDROGEN peroxide; TREATMENT effectiveness; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Serbian Dental Journal / Stomatološki Glasnik Srbije, 2011, Vol 58, Issue 3, p163
- ISSN
0039-1743
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2298/SGS1103163S