title: Tooth whitening: concepts and controversies.
abstract: Today's society dictates that it is the norm for people to have straight, white teeth. The demand therefore for tooth whitening in dental practice has increased exponentially over the last decade. A common approach to achieving this goal is by bleaching. This article discusses clinical aspects of dental bleaching by providing an evidence-based review of current literature. Topics covered include aetiology of tooth discolouration, indications for bleaching, its mode of action, different types of bleaching regimes, indications and potential side effects.
authors.affiliation: johnnyfearon@ireland.com
authors.forename: Johnny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fearon
mesh_terms: D000077463:Carbamide Peroxide; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000139:chemically induced; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D010545:Peroxides / Q000633:toxicity; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000139:chemically induced; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014508:Urea / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000633:toxicity
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D010545:Peroxides; D000077463:Carbamide Peroxide; D014508:Urea