SEM microscopic analysis of the labial tooth surfaces after the bleaching procedure done by Epic Biolase diode laser 940 nm

Abstract

Dental bleaching is a common procedure, requested and accepted by patients with aesthetic requirements. The SEM images were taken at different degrees of magnification, always looking for cracks, porosities, or other changes at this level, which could be related to the sensitivity that appeared after such a procedure. The standard bleaching procedure was applied to the labial surface of the tooth. Biolase Laser white 20 bleaching putty was used, which contains 45% hydrogen peroxide and then activated with 940 nm laser light. The microscopic SEM images of the labial faces on which the 45% concentration hydrogen peroxide type bleaching gel was applied showed that they do not present any structural damage to the enamel.

Keywords

• hydrogen peroxide
• bleaching
• laser
• wavelength