Effect of whitening of teeth affected by tetracycline: clinical case report

Authors

  • Andréa Cândido dos Reis Universidade de São Paulo
  • André Marcelo Peruchi Minto Universidade de Franca
  • Carla Larissa Vidal Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2018.146082

Abstract

Introduction: The whitening of tetracycline-stained teeth is challenging. This article reports a clinical case of a whitening process of stained teeth in second degree due to the use of tet­racycline. Materials and methods: Whitening was performed using 37.5% hydrogen peroxide (Pola Office Plus – SDI Southern Dental Industries, Bayswater, VIC, Australia), conducted in six sessions of three applications of the product for eight minutes. The patient had a follow-up for six months. Results: After applications of the bleaching agent, the selected technique and material promoted a significant reduction of the generalized discolorations of the teeth. The cervical area, where the brownish spots were concentrated, showed evident whitening. Conclusion: Dental whitening as a treatment for tetracycline-induced discolorations is an effective and conservative option.

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Author Biographies

  • Andréa Cândido dos Reis, Universidade de São Paulo

    Departamento de Materiais Dentários e Prótese, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil

  • André Marcelo Peruchi Minto, Universidade de Franca

    Departamento de Dentística, Universidade de Franca, Franca, SP, Brasil

  • Carla Larissa Vidal, Universidade de São Paulo

    Departamento de Materiais Dentários e Prótese, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil

Published

2018-08-30

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Case report or technical report