DENTAL BLEACHING AS A STEP PRIOR TO RESTORATION OF SEVERE DISCOLORED TEETH

Authors

  • Emanuelle Dayana VIEIRA-DANTAS Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Yuri Wanderley CAVALCANTI Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Wendell Lima de CARVALHO Academia Norte Rio-grandense de Odontologia.
  • Isauremi Vieira de Assunção PINHEIRO Professora Doutora do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.
  • Alex José Souza SANTOS Professora Doutor da Disciplina de Clínica Integrada da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

Abstract

Introduction: Tooth color is an important factor for the harmony of the smile which represents a point of concern by both professionals and patients. Besides the aesthetic relevance, bleaching prior to the restorative treatment may guide the adoption of less invasive procedures that contribute to the preservation of a sound tooth structure. Thus, this report highlights the role of tooth bleaching in restorative treatment decision making. Case Report: Male patient, 30 years, looked for specialized dental service due to dissatisfaction about darkening elements #11 and #21. Firstly, indirect ceramic veneers were indicated and in order to achieve a better aesthetic result tooth whitening was secondly proposed. As soon as the combination of non-vital and home bleaching techniques succeeded, a new treatment planning was drawn approaching the use of direct composite resin veneers. Resin veneers (elements #11, #12, #21, #22), fiber post cementation (elements #11 and #21), and cosmetic adjustment (element #23) were made, resulting in smile aesthetics and patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Tooth bleaching as a step prior to restorative treatment of discolored teeth guided the treatment planning design and contributed to the adoption of less invasive procedures. DESCRIPTORS: Tooth Bleaching. Dental Veneers. Dental Restoration, Permanent.

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Published

2014-10-21

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VIEIRA-DANTAS, E. D., CAVALCANTI, Y. W., CARVALHO, W. L. de, PINHEIRO, I. V. de A., & SANTOS, A. J. S. (2014). DENTAL BLEACHING AS A STEP PRIOR TO RESTORATION OF SEVERE DISCOLORED TEETH. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 18(1), 41–48. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs2/index.php/rbcs/article/view/14121

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2014)

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