SP-19 - Internal Micro-Bleaching: Lessons from Private Endodontic Practice

For over a century, internal bleaching has been a constantly evolving chemical experiment to conservatively whiten teeth discolored by trauma, dental infection, or prior treatment. As endodontists, “microbleaching” procedures can be invaluable to referring dentists and patients as a safer and more conservative option to improve esthetics and overall patient care. The term “microbleaching” is proposed as a more accurate representation of microscope-enhanced internal bleaching that clearly differentiates this procedure from traditional internal bleaching done by restorative dentists. From scores of clinical cases, this presentation will provide comprehensive details of the good, bad, and ugly outcomes of this procedure. At the end of this presentation, attendees should be familiar with evidenced-based and current internal microbleaching protocols, documentation, and potential limitations. Incorporating microbleaching into endodontic practice will undoubtedly be productive, rewarding, and help build our reputations within the community of esthetically-driven restorative dentists.