TOOTH-WHITENING IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERSENSITIVITY: CASE SERIES

Abstract

The possibility of pain resultant from tooth bleaching can limit the indication of this treatment in patients with pre-existing dentin hypersensitivity. Purpose: To provide a case series with alternatives for tooth bleaching that might reduce the pos-operative sensibility. Description of cases: Three patients with dentin sensitivity and complaining of tooth discoloration were selected. For each patient, a technique for tooth bleaching was randomly selected; using 15-35% hydrogen peroxide, and application of an desensitizing agent before or after the bleaching (toothpaste or 2% potassium nitrate). Conclusion: Bleaching was successfully performed in the three clinical cases. However, the previous desensitization using the toothpaste resulted in greater comfort for the patient.