title: Vital Bleaching of Tetracycline-Stained Teeth by Using KTP Laser: A Case Report.
abstract: Bleaching of discolored teeth is one of the most important topics in aesthetic dentistry. A great challenge in this area is obtaining good results in tetracycline-stained teeth. The wavelength and features of KTP laser, which is a type of Nd:YAG laser, seem to be appropriate for bleaching of these teeth. This case report underlines the importance of knowledge about the photochemical bleaching by using the KTP laser and its side effects on soft tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Cariology and Endodontology, Showa University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Jun-Ichiro
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kinoshita
authors.forename: Hamid
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jafarzadeh
authors.forename: Maryam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Forghani