Laser
Tooth Whitening by The
“Truly” laser teeth whitening
"Gentle, Safe, Fast and Effective
in just 1 visit"
Aesthetic expectations
of patients have increased dramatically
over the last few years leading to
an increased interest in various tooth
whitening procedures available on
the market.
Although home bleaching is effective
and has become extremely popular over
the past decade, it nevertheless presents
drawbacks. Patient complaints are
often related to uneasy trays, gum
and stomach irritation, and unpleasant
taste. Furthermore, the home bleaching
technique is a time consuming procedure.
In some case the treatment takes several
weeks, and does not always show the
desired results.
Another once popular technique involved
hot bleaching with a heat lamp. Among
problems associated with this technique
were increased tooth sensitivity,
pulpitis, etc.
Today's studies and research prove
that laser energy (which is single
color light energy) provides the key
to in-office tooth whitening. The
advent of the dental laser has proven
to be the means of alleviating some
of the problems of in-office bleaching.
Since the laser energy potentially
accelerates the chemical reaction,
it thereby expedites the process without
raising the temperature of the teeth,
thus avoiding damage to the pulp.
Laser tooth whitening is safe and
will not soften enamel or existing
fillings. The main ingredient in the
gel that's used during the process
is hydrogen peroxide. Dentists have
used hydrogen peroxide solutions to
whiten teeth for years.
| The Chemical
Reaction |
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| Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) breaks
down to water (H2O) and a free
oxygen radical (O) The smaller,
less pigmented constituents by
rapid oxidation. These compounds
have double bonds and long carbon
chains that are subsequently reduced
to smaller carbon chains and hydroxyl
groups, which eliminate discoloration.
The initiation of bleaching
occurs through the application
of laser which emits monochromatic
light at a specific wavelength
absorbed by the catalyst molecules
only, thus accelerating the
release of activated bleaching
molecules.
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Hydrogen peroxide, the most accepted
active ingredient for in-office
bleaching, does not decompose
readily, which is partly why current
bleaching procedures require lengthy
visits.
“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening
has developed a Laser Gel that,
when combined with hydrogen peroxide,
becomes a solution responsive
to specific laser wavelengths
resulting in a rapid production
of free oxygen radicals.
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Differentiate Between Laser and Non-Laser
Tooth Whitening
| Laser |
| The laser wavelength output
is synchronized to the proprietary
whitening gel, which increases
efficiency and minimizes the amount
of energy required to produce
maximum whitening. This results
in shortened treatment time and
increases effectiveness while
eliminating the heating of teeth
that can result in post-operative
sensitivity |
| Non-Laser |
| Ordinary non-laser whitening
systems require longer treatment
times and higher energy output
because of their inefficiencies.
Non-laser whitening devices use
just a tiny percentage of the
polychromatic light's energy.
The rest of the energy is wasted
as heat and light, which is absorbed
by the teeth and adjacent tissues,
which often results in intra-operative
and post-operative sensitivity. |
Etiology Type of Discoloration
Stains Mild Tetracycline stains
Discoloration Caused by tobacco, coffee,
tea or highly colored food
Yellowing Natural aging
Factors & Causes
Tooth color is in most cases
an inherited trait, however, tooth
color mainly depends upon the condition
of the teeth, dental health and lifestyle.
Various factors could lead to tooth
darkening or discoloration. The most
common factor are : the intake of
staining fluids, such as cola, tea,
coffee or wine; tobacco; cigarette
smoking and time.
Change in temperature of foods and
drinks allow the teeth to expand and
contract, thus enabling the penetration
of stains onto the teeth.
Foods that are slightly acidic open
up the pores of the enamel and allow
stains to move in. Teeth darken as
we age because the staining factors
act upon the teeth for a longer period
of time.
There are also internal causes such
as tetracycline stains, fluorosis,
injury, dental work and, of course,
the aging process. Depending upon
the severity of staining, bleaching
will lighten the darkest areas but
may not totally remedy the condition.
Advantages of Diode Laser
Tooth Whitening
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Dramatic results in less than one
hour
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whitening the stained enamel surface
without overheating the teeth
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No damage to the pulp
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No side effects
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No anesthesia required
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Long term effect
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Proven results over all other methods
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pain-free treatment
Questions
& answers
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Q
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What
causes discolored teeth? |
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There are many causes of tooth
discoloration such as hereditary
factors, external causes, such
as consumption of staining substances,
or internal causes such as trauma,
fluorosis and tetracycline discoloration. |
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Q
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Is
the process safe? |
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Yes, laser tooth whitening with“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening is the safest procedure
today. It was approved by FDA,
USA many years ago. It does not
heat the tooth thus no harm is
done to the pulp. Our“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening
system has been specifically developed
and tested to ensure that no harm
is done to either enamel or dentine
and that the PH level is neutral
and will not produce any acidic
effect associated with some other
whitening products. |
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Q
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Will
the procedure hurt? |
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In general, this is a very simple
procedure where no anesthesia
is needed as no pain is experienced.
However, several patients may
experience minor sensitivity during
or following the procedure. This
sensitivity lasts no more than
the first 24 hours and it can
be resolved by taking an analgesic. |
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Q
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Is
the treatment suitable for everyone? |
| A
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Basically“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening is suitable
for anyone who wishes to lighten
his/her tooth color. Nevertheless,
prior to the treatment, a dental
examination will determine whether
or not there is any condition
that might prevent the treatment
from working as it should. In
such an event the dentist will
recommend to undergo the relevant
procedure before beginning the
tooth whitening treatment. |
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Q
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How
white will teeth get? |
| A
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Up until today tooth whitening
with“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening system have
achieved better results than any
other procedure effected with
halogen lamps, heat lamps, argon
and CO2 lasers. However, during
consultation the dentist will
go over the patient's personal
expectations and individual clinical
situation in order to achieve
the optimum natural whiteness. |
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Q
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How
long will the process take? |
| A
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The whitening process with “Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening
will take only 45-60 minutes. |
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Q
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How
long will the teeth remain white? |
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The long-term effect of the
treatment varies from one person
to another. Clearly, Certain habits
such as smoking, drinking coffee,
tea and wine, or neglect of regular
cleansing could once again quicken
the darkening process of the teeth.
Assuming regular care is provided
(including dental check-ups),
teeth can remain white for as
long as 1-3 years. |
Laser Teeth Whitening
Recent independent clinical studies
showed average whitening results of
9 shades*
24 minutes of total treatment time
vs. 60 minutes for leading non-laser
systems — just four minutes of actual
laser activation
“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening Whitening Gel maximizes
whitening effectiveness through advanced
chemistry and laser-activated chromophores
Better Return On Investment due to
shorter chair time and low per-patient
kit costs
* The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry
VOLUME 19: Number 2: 70-73
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One Visit ,In-Office Laser Teeth
Whitening
by Bangkok Smile Dental Clinic
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Figure 1.
Teeth are isolated
for the“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening
procedure
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| Figure 3.
Proper application
of paint on dental
dam and“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening
gel. |
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| Figure 5.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of a 27-year-old
male patient who presented
with shade C1 on the
upper arch, and A3.5
on the lower arch.
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| Figure 7.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of a 49-year-old
male patient. He presented
with upper arch shade
A3. |
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| Figure 2.
After proper isolation
of the teeth, the“Truly” Laser Tooth Whitening
Gel is eventy applied
to the teeth surfaces. |
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Figure 4.
Laser energy is applied
one quadrant at a
time.
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Figure 6.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of the
same patient, after
treatment. Upper arch
now shade B1; lower
arch now A1.
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Figure 8.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of the
same patient after
treatment. Upper arch
is now B1.
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