Changes in tooth color occur due to reasons such as loss of vitality of the tooth, age, trauma. The fact that the tooth has undergone root canal treatment may also be the cause of discoloration. These discolorations can cause aesthetic problems.
Although there are solution methods such as crown and laminate restorations, this situation can be successfully corrected with bleaching methods. Bleaching processes are more conservative than other restorative methods and can be applied easily. In addition, bleaching methods are cheaper than other restorative methods.
The success of whitening methods in devital teeth is mainly; It depends on the cause of the discoloration, the correct diagnosis of the problem and the correct selection of the bleaching technique.
The quality of root canal treatment must be evaluated clinically and radiographically before bleaching. A successful root canal treatment will contribute to a good prognosis of the tooth.
The whitening agent is applied inside the tooth. The bleaching process can be repeated at intervals of 3-4 days until sufficient whitening is achieved. The restoration of the tooth is completed two weeks after the end of the whitening process. In cases where restoration is required immediately, some materials are applied to the tooth and sufficient connection is created and the restoration is completed.
