An Overview of Bleaching Techniques: 2. Night Guard Vital Bleaching and Non-Vital Bleaching

From Volume 32, Issue 1, January 2005 | Pages 39-46

Authors

M. Sulieman

LDS RCS (Eng.), BDS (Lond.), MSc

Research Fellow, Division of Restorative Dentistry, Department of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol Dental School, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY and Private Practitioner, Wimbledon, London

Articles by M. Sulieman

Abstract

Night Guard Vital Bleaching (NGVB) or dentist-monitored bleaching technique is probably the most widely used bleaching technique because of its relative ease of use, low cost, safety and high success rate. There are many non-vital bleaching techniques available, all of which have one thing in common, usually a successful result in the procedure returning the discoloured tooth to its original colour and beyond that when required.

This article will give an overview of various home bleaching techniques: materials and regimens used, bleaching procedure and treatment of side-effects. In addition, it will review various in-surgery and at home techniques used for bleaching non-vital teeth.

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