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. 2010 Sep;31(7):486-92, 494-5; quiz 496, 508.

Tooth whitening: current status

Kimberly Marshall  1 , Thomas G Berry, James Woolum
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  • PMID: 20879202

Tooth whitening: current status

Kimberly Marshall et al. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

This article reviews the history of tooth whitening and its rapid evolution and briefly discusses tooth whitening agents and protocols. The active ingredients and mode of action during the whitening process are explained. The factors affecting the speed of whitening and its final results are discussed, as well as adverse effects and safety precautions. Protocols are explained in detail, and the predicted outcomes, including those for tetracycline-stained teeth, are covered.

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