Explore current insights on tray bleaching, in-office bleaching, and OTC-bleaching based on published research and clinical experience, including bleaching for children and older adults. In this course the participant will review bleaching examination components, understand hydrogen and carbamide peroxide differences, and identify differences between tray, in-office and OTC products and techniques. We will discuss treatment options for brown and white discolorations and nicotine stains and explore the treatment of tetracycline-stained teeth as well as evaluate the long-term safety of tray bleaching.

Occlusal disease is one of the three main challenges to maintaining a healthy dentition. Recognizing the signs on the teeth and restorations allows the dentist to determine appropriate treatment to minimize the effects and avoid restoration failures from occlusal trauma. This course will help you determine how to initiate the correct treatment, construct a predictable simple method to fabricate a maxillary occlusal bruxism splint, and understand the sequential technique for an occlusal adjustment.

Bleaching sensitivity is different from traditional sensitivity, yet potassium nitrate applied in a tray seems to work well for both. Caries control can also be obtained using carbamide peroxide bleaching materials through tray application. Learn how to explain to a patient the unique nature of bleaching sensitivity and what the best treatment options are. This course will also discuss the mechanism of caries control in elderly patients, orthodontic patients and cancer patients that involves bleaching materials, pH, diet and oral hygiene.

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Date Available: 12/5/2023

Date Reviewed: 3/1/24

Date Removed: 5/31/24

This “Bleaching Pearls” course addresses many tangential concerns associated with tray bleaching, specifically bleaching single dark teeth and treating sensitivity, and also explores insights on using bleaching materials for caries control in elderly and orthodontic patients. We will also review bonding tips and shades for bleached teeth and identify various tray fabrication techniques.

Prior to initiating any esthetic treatment, it is important for the dentist to examine and diagnose the overall esthetic condition of the patient. Performing a smile analysis includes an evaluation of how the teeth are positioned in the face and their relationship to the lips, as well as a tooth-by-tooth analysis and treatment. We will examine the principles of smile analysis, esthetic re-contouring for natural teeth and restorations, and periodontal and orthodontic considerations for maximum esthetics.