In-Office Power Bleaching for the Aesthetic Management of Dental Fluorosis

Cureus. 2024 May 7;16(5):e59806. doi: 10.7759/cureus.59806. eCollection 2024 May.

Abstract

Fluorosis is a widespread condition that is endemic and found in approximately 25 nations worldwide. It manifests as dental fluorosis, an inherited enamel imperfection resulting from excessive fluoride exposure during tooth development. This condition can lead to varying degrees of tooth discoloration, often requiring aesthetic correction. Bleaching represents one of the treatment approaches for such instances, with in-office power bleaching being a technique that comprises the clinical implementation and triggering of bleaching agents using light to expedite the procedure. This case report outlines the successful aesthetic revision of moderate dental fluorosis through power bleaching, obviating the demand for intrusive procedures. It underscores the efficacy and conservative nature of in-office power bleaching to address tooth discoloration associated with extensive fluorosis.

Keywords: aesthetics in dentistry; bleaching agents; dental bleaching; fluorosis; vital tooth bleaching.

Publication types

  • Case Reports