title: Whitening the single discolored tooth.
abstract: This article discusses the possible methods available for whitening of a single discolored tooth. Treatment options can vary from restorative procedures such as crowns, veneers, or bonding to more conservative bleaching treatments. The long-term success of the treatment is dictated by proper diagnosis and treatment planning. The cause and severity of the discoloration has to be carefully evaluated when planning for bleaching options. The vitality of the pulp, presence and absence of symptoms, and periapical pathoses usually determine whether an external or internal bleaching approach will be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1001, USA. soran-kwon@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: So Ran
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kwon
mesh_terms: D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000187:drug effects; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000139:chemically induced; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D058205:Tooth Bleaching Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D058205:Tooth Bleaching Agents