title: Dentist-monitored bleaching: a discussion of combination and laser bleaching.
abstract: The traditional power bleaching and matrix bleaching systems offer many advantages for patients. However, each technique also has some drawbacks. This article recommends a combination approach, which uses the best of both systems. The article also discusses the use of lasers and their possible role in bleaching teeth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry, Augusta, USA.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Garber
mesh_terms: D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007834:Lasers; D008027:Light; D008722:Methods; D016877:Oxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014073:Tooth Bleaching; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D016877:Oxidants; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide