Teeth bleaching with Epic diode laser 940 nm (Biolase USA)

Abstract

Tooth bleaching is a simple, minimally invasive cosmetic procedure, with important benefits in dental cosmetics and frequently requested by patients. Clinical case presentation. The clinical case presented refers to the teeth whitening protocol with hydrogen peroxide gel activated with Epic Biolase diode laser light (940 nm). The anamnestic result did not show any indications of this type of treatment. The procedure was performed on the vestibular faces with teeth visible in the smile, respectively the frontal area up to the 1st molar at the jaw and the mandible. The postoperative sensitivity and the whitening performance of the work performed in a single session were analyzed. Conclusions. Teeth whitening with Epic 940 nm diode laser (Biolase USA) is a quick method to obtain a whitening with 6 shades lighter than the initial color of the enamel in a single session but also without pain or discomfort of the patient.

Keywords

• tooth bleaching
• peroxide
• laser
• diode