1. Tray whitening: what the evidence shows.
- Author
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Matis BA
- Subjects
- Carbamide Peroxide, Color, Drug Combinations, Humans, Oxidants administration & dosage, Oxidants therapeutic use, Peroxides administration & dosage, Peroxides therapeutic use, Time Factors, Tooth Bleaching instrumentation, Tooth Discoloration therapy, Urea administration & dosage, Urea analogs & derivatives, Urea therapeutic use, Tooth Bleaching methods
- Abstract
In recent years, many dental professionals have changed their philosophy regarding the use of trays with at-home bleaching regimens. However, facts do not change--and successful vital tooth bleaching still occurs only when tooth surfaces are in direct contact with the appropriate concentration of active whitening agent for a specific amount of time. Because the science of tooth whitening is still in its infancy--this article reviews a series of remaining questions regarding vital tooth bleaching based on current scientific information and research findings on products using trays.
- Published
- 2003