Dead tooth whitening
Whitening non-vital teeth is a procedure frequently performed in everyday dental practice. Teeth can sometimes become discolored after endodontic treatment. There are many causes for this, including prior dental trauma, materials used in endodontic treatment, improper pulp chamber preparation, and pathological resorption. The most common method for non-vital teeth whitening in a dental office is the internal method.
There are situations in which whitening is absolutely contraindicated, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, and allergies to the ingredients used in whitening toothpastes.
It involves applying a whitening paste to the pulp chamber for 2-7 days and, depending on the desired results, repeating this procedure a maximum of 5 times. These pastes contain oxidizing agents, the most commonly used being hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, or sodium perborate. Before beginning whitening, it is essential to thoroughly analyze possible contraindications to the procedure, as well as provide the patient with information about the duration, expected results, and possible complications of the procedure.