title: Long-term treatment results with nightguard vital bleaching.
abstract: Since its introduction into dentistry in 1989, nightguard vital bleaching has been proven to be a simple and safe procedure to lighten discolored teeth. Efficacy of the technique is 98% for nontetracycline-stained teeth, and with extended treatment time, tetracycline-stained teeth can be expected to lighten in at least 86% of cases. Satisfactory retention of the shade change without re-treatment can be expected in at least 43% at 10 years posttreatment. Side effects are usually mild and transient, disappearing within days of treatment completion with no long-term sequelae. Participants report that they are glad they went through the procedure, and wild recommend the procedure to a friend.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Sciences and General Dentistry, University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Ralph H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Leonard
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D016877:Oxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012449:Safety; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D016877:Oxidants