Perdigão Jorge
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Operative Dentistry, USA.
Northwest Dent. 2010 Nov-Dec;89(6):19-21, 23-6.
The popularity of dental bleaching has increased with the introduction of at-home whitening. Currently available whitening methods include those prescribed by a dental professional for use at home, those applied by the professional in the dental office, a combination of the two, or systems available over the counter. This article reviews the effect, efficacy, and safety of bleaching techniques and materials. Most whitening techniques are considered effective and safe when carried out under the supervision of a dental professional. This article also compares the efficacy and safety of some of the most popular bleaching techniques, including at-home whitening with carbamide peroxide, over-the-counter (OTC) systems, and in-office whitening. Some of these whitening techniques are illustrated in this article.
随着家庭美白产品的推出，牙齿漂白越来越受欢迎。目前可用的美白方法包括牙科专业人员开出处方供在家使用的方法、专业人员在牙科诊所应用的方法、两者结合的方法或非处方可得的系统。本文综述了漂白技术和材料的效果、功效及安全性。大多数美白技术在牙科专业人员的监督下进行时被认为是有效且安全的。本文还比较了一些最流行的漂白技术的功效和安全性，包括使用过氧化脲的家庭美白、非处方（OTC）系统和诊所内美白。本文对其中一些美白技术进行了说明。
