At-home whitening, transition from A2 to B1 in 4 weeks.
Treatment evaluation and planning.
According to the VITA® shade guide, the patient presented an A2 shade in the anterior teeth and an A3 shade in the canines and posterior teeth. After a careful review of her habits, it was concluded that she was neither a smoker nor consumed pigmented foods that could stain the teeth, representing a favorable case for treatment. The presence of previous restorations was also verified, and the patient was informed that these would not change color after whitening and might therefore require replacement after treatment to match the new tooth shade.
Whitening protocol.
Discussion and conclusions
Although at-home dental whitening is a longer treatment compared to in-office procedures, it offers greater safety for the patient, as the concentration of the bleaching agent is lower (in this case, 16% carbamide peroxide compared to the 40% typically used in clinical settings). In addition, this approach allows for weekly monitoring of progress and minimizes the risk of hypersensitivity and other complications, such as external cervical resorption.
The clinical case presented in Maxillaris demonstrates how the use of high-quality products such as those from Kiyomi can achieve predictable and satisfactory results in dental whitening treatments. K-Bleach 16% Home, together with digital technology for the fabrication of trays, enabled successful whitening in a controlled and comfortable environment for the patient. This experience reinforces the preference for at-home whitening in many cases, due to its safety and long-term effectiveness.
