Abstract

More and more patients require to improve the color of their teeth: for this reason Dentists and Dental Hygienists must be ready to meet their requests and expectations. The bleaching is a practice that, if properly used, can be very satisfactory with low cost and high biological respect. Of course, as all the therapies that we do, the best results can be obtained only with specify protocols and safety and efficacy materials.

During the lecture we’ll talk about the differences between in office and home technique.

Every technique has pros and cons, if we want to obtain the best outcame ever, we must know how to choose the most indicated technique (and materials) for that particular clinical situation.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize different discolorations and treat them
• Choose the safest and best performing products on the market
• Perform in office whitening treatments with long-lasting results
• How perform effective technique for home whitening treatments
• Discuss the main differences of both techniques
• Manage possible complications and unwanted side effects.