Tooth whitening: current status |
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Authors: | Marshall Kimberly Berry Thomas G Woolum James |
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Affiliation: | Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine, USA. |
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Abstract: | This article reviews the history of tooth whitening and its rapid evolution and briefly discusses tooth whitening agents and protocols. The active ingredients and mode of action during the whitening process are explained. The factors affecting the speed of whitening and its final results are discussed, as well as adverse effects and safety precautions. Protocols are explained in detail, and the predicted outcomes, including those for tetracycline-stained teeth, are covered. |
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