SP-19 Internal Micro-bleaching: Lessons from Private Endodontic Practice
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: 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.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain internal bleaching materials and methods from the endodontic literature
- Describe the limitations of internal bleaching, including complications and unfavorable outcomes
- Explain current microbleaching protocols
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Roy Nesari, D.D.S.
Dr. Nesari earned his DDS degree from the University of California, San Francisco, in 2006. He went on to receive his certificate of Endodontics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2008. He opened his first practice in 2009 in the Mission District of San Francisco, and his second in 2023 in Castro Valley, CA. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics since 2014, Roy continues to enjoy this amazing profession by learning and growing with each case.
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
