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| Year : 2018 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 70-73 |
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Teeth bleaching using diode laser as an adjunct to a bleaching agent
Shivaprasad Bilichodmath1, Veenadharini Gundapaneni2, Anju Cecil1, Rekha Bilichodmath1
1 Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Periodontology, St Joseph Dental College, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Shivaprasad Bilichodmath
Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, #14, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road, Bengaluru - 560 074, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/jdl.jdl_10_18
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The use of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) for conventional bleaching was introduced way back in 1884. Today bleaching products are often found in the form of gels containing various concentrations of carbamide peroxide and H2O2depending on the application and methods. Laser-assisted tooth bleaching has proven faster and efficient results. This case report emphasizes on the efficacy of diode laser for tooth bleaching. Opalescent® (Potassium nitrate and fluoride) was used as a bleaching gel. Diode laser (810 nm) was used to irradiate the tooth surfaces and microabrasion was carried out. Visible reduction in tooth discoloration was seen after a period of 3 weeks. On the basis of the results obtained, diode laser can be considered as an efficient and reliable treatment modality compared to conventional bleaching. |
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