Conservative Aesthetic Techniques for Discoloured Teeth: 1. The Use of Bleaching

From Volume 34, Issue 2, March 2007 | Pages 98-107

Authors

Peter J Nixon

BChD(Hons), MFDS(Ed), MDentSc, FDS(Rest Dent) RCS(Ed)

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK

Articles by Peter J Nixon

Matthew Gahan

BChD, MFDS RCSEd

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Matthew Gahan

Stephen Robinson

BChD, MDSc, MFD RCSI FDS(Rest Dent) RCSI

Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland/Senior Dentist, Brisbane Dental Hospital

Articles by Stephen Robinson

Martin FW-Y Chan

BDS, MDSc, FDS(Rest Dent), RCPS, DRD, MRD RCSEd

Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Martin FW-Y Chan

Abstract

There is an increasing move towards more minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry. This series of two articles discusses conservative techniques for the treatment of discoloured teeth. A step-wise approach to treatment is promoted to encourage the most conservative solution to achieve satisfactory aesthetics. The first of these two articles will describe the use of bleaching, whilst part two will go on to describe microabrasion and the use of direct composite resin.

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