Bleaching of fluorosis stains using sodium hypochlorite

Abstract

Fluorosis staining is commonly considered an esthetic problem because of the psychological impact of unesthetic maxillary anterior teeth. Numerous treatment approaches have been proposed, ranging from bleaching to enamel reduction to restorative techniques. Bleaching of hypomineralized enamel lesions, using 5% sodium hypochlorite, has been useful clinically. The technique described, in this case, appears to have advantages over other methods for improving the appearance of fluorotic lesions. It is simple, low cost, noninvasive, so the enamel keeps its structure, relatively rapid, and safe; it requires no special materials, and it can be used with safety on young permanent teeth.

Comparative evaluation of esthetic changes in nonpitted fluorosis stains when treated with resin infiltration, in‐office bleaching, and combination therapies

“…The treatment options available to improve the esthetics affected by fluorosis are also based on the severity of fluorosis . In reference to TF index, various treatment options include noninvasive and minimal‐invasive methods for TF scores 1–4 while invasive methods for pitted fluorosis with TF scores ≥5 …”

“…Noninvasive methods include removing the surface stained areas through teeth bleaching, using micro‐abrasion techniques, combination approaches, using ACP‐CPP technology while invasive approaches include using veneers, laminates or crowns . These techniques have shown varying degrees of success and have been used with different protocols.…”

“…[7][8][9] The treatment options available to improve the esthetics affected by fluorosis are also based on the severity of fluorosis. 10,11 In reference to TF index, various treatment options include noninvasive and minimal-invasive methods for TF scores 1-4 while invasive methods for pitted fluorosis with TF scores 5. 12 Noninvasive methods include removing the surface stained areas through teeth bleaching, using micro-abrasion techniques, combination approaches, using ACP-CPP technology while invasive approaches include using veneers, laminates or crowns.…”

“…12 Noninvasive methods include removing the surface stained areas through teeth bleaching, using micro-abrasion techniques, combination approaches, using ACP-CPP technology while invasive approaches include using veneers, laminates or crowns. 11,13,14 These techniques have shown varying degrees of success and have been used with different protocols. Among the noninvasive methods, bleaching with H 2 O 2 , or carbamide peroxide has been considered the least invasive approach and has been successfully used in children and adolescents.…”

Effect of mangosteen peel extract as an antioxidant agent on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to bleached teeth

“…Nowadays, tooth discoloration has become a big problem in all levels of the society. To overcome this problem, bleaching is the best treatment, since it does not involve a lot of dental structures when is performed, and provides a significant improvement on tooth appearance 1 , 2 . Bleaching using various whitening agents has been widely accepted by dentists and their patients as a tooth whitening method that is safe, simple and effective, with predictable result 3 .…”