Vital Teeth Bleaching. Structural Analysis of the Enamel Surface Treated with Hi Lite.

Changes in Dental Enamel Crystals by Bleaching

“…This suggests that demineralization may have occurred because the pH is known to decrease when the bleaching agent acts 13) . Kobayashi et al 2) . reported that although the action is mild, repeated bleaching results in depressions around 2 µm in diameter.…”

“…Currently two methods of vital tooth bleaching are available: office bleaching which is conducted by a dentist at the clinic 1,2) , and home bleaching which is done by the patient at home under the guidance of a dentist 3) . For office bleaching, Hi-Lite (Shofu, Kyoto) is most popularly used.…”