Author Stephanie Gomes Assunção Alves – Whiteness contest
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Full Case Description
Patient: G.V.S., male, 23 years old, with leucoderma, sought aesthetic treatment complaining about the dark color of his teeth.
Diagnosis:
- Detailed anamnesis and clinical examination were performed, verifying periodontal health, absence of non-carious cervical lesions, and absence of dentin and root exposure.
- Extra and intraoral photographs were taken, using the VITA Classical color scale with color A2 for reference.
- Alginate molding was performed to fabricate the trays for the patient to perform home bleaching.
Treatment:
- After the trial of the upper and lower trays, the patient was instructed to apply a drop of the 22% carbamide peroxide-based whitener, Whiteness Perfect from FGM, to each tooth in the tray and use it for 1 hour for 21 days.
- At the end of the treatment, the enamel was polished with Diamond Flex and Diamond Excel from FGM and final photographs were taken for comparison and better visualization of the result with the aid of the VITA 3D color scale 1 M1.
- The tooth whitening was monitored throughout the treatment through weekly checkups.
Patient Description:
- Patient G.V.S., male, leucoderma, 23 years old.
Chief Complaint:
- Darkening of the teeth.
Clinical Evaluation:
- Periodontal health, absence of non-carious cervical lesions, and absence of dentin and root exposure.
Treatment Performed:
- Home tooth whitening.
Methodology Used:
- Materials Used: Whiteness Perfect at 22%.
- Usage Time: 1 hour daily for 21 days.
- Number of Sessions: 3 sessions for monitoring.
