Adverse response to vital bleaching.
A case study is presented that described an acute flare-up of a tooth following a vital bleaching procedure. The case illustrates (a) the importance of assessing the pulpal and periradicular status of a tooth prior to any vital bleaching procedure; and (b) the alteration of the local adaptation syndrome by the bleaching agent.
Glickman
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Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas.
Frysh
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Baker
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D000328:Adult; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000187:drug effects*; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000150:complications; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014098:Toothache / Q000209:etiology*
D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide