Removal of enamel surface stains with at-home vital bleaching.
OBJECTIVE
To report the results obtained with an at-home bleaching product in the removal of enamel surface stains.


METHODS
An individualized vacuum-formed mouthguard was fabricated and scalloped so that the terminal portion of the mouthguard ended approximately 1.0 mm from the gingiva. The patient was instructed to brush his teeth with Rembrandt Whitening Toothpaste prior to and after using the Rembrandt Gel Plus bleaching gel. In addition, the patient was informed as to the proper method of placing the gel in the mouthguard, and inserting the mouthguard into his mouth. The mouthguard was to be worn for 2-3 hours a day for a 2-week period.


RESULTS
At the end of 2 weeks, the enamel surface stains were removed through the bleaching process.
Settembrini
L
L
Division of Restorative and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University, College of Dentistry 10010, USA.
LoPresti
J
J
Scherer
W
W
D000328:Adult; D000077463:Carbamide Peroxide; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010545:Peroxides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*; D014508:Urea / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D004338:Drug Combinations; D010545:Peroxides; D000077463:Carbamide Peroxide; D014508:Urea