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A Simple Guide to Tooth Whitening

Appendices


Chapter 1: Why do Teeth Darken?

Chapter 2: Tooth Whitening Options

Chapter 3: In Office Tooth Whitening

Chapter 4: At Home Tray Whitening

Chapter 5: Side Effects

Chapter 6: Too White?

Chapter 7: Conclusion

In Office Whitening
Products

Professional Take Home
Bleaching Products

Over the Counter
Products

References

Post Examination

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In Office Whitening Products11


Company
Brand
Type
Percent
Time
Ultradent Products Opalescence Xtra Hydrogen Peroxide 35% As needed
Opalescence Xtra Boost Hydrogen Peroxide 38% + activator As needed
Discus Dental White Speed Hydrogen &
Carbamide Peroxide
18% H2O2 + 22% carbamide peroxide = 35% carbamide peroxide equivalent 30 minutes
ZOOM! Hydrogen Peroxide 25% 3 - 20 min sessions
Denstply Illumine' Hydrogen Peroxide 30% 15-60 min
BriteSmile   Hydrogen Peroxide 15% 60+ min

Brand
Light Activation
Misc.
Opalescence Xtra Yes  
Opalescence Xtra Boost No Syringe to syringe mixing, 7.0 pH
White Speed No Custom Trays, equivalent to 13.2% H2O2
ZOOM! Whitening Lamp  
Illumine' No Syringe to syringe mixing, Custom trays
BriteSmile Yes 7.0 pH

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