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What is the main mechanism of bleaching action?
What is the main mechanism of bleaching action?
- Formation of hydrogen peroxide
- Degradation of inorganic molecules
- Reduction of discoloration by reflecting more light
- Oxidation-reduction reaction resulting in degradation of complex organic molecules (correct)
What are the degradation products of the bleaching process composed of?
What are the degradation products of the bleaching process composed of?
- Lower molecular weight and less complex molecules (correct)
- Carbon dioxide
- High molecular weight complex organic molecules
- Inorganic molecules
Which type of molecules do bleaching agents act on?
Which type of molecules do bleaching agents act on?
- Hydrogen peroxide molecules
- Complex organic molecules that reflect specific wavelength of light
- Organic structure of dental hard tissues (correct)
- Inorganic molecules
What is another name for the bleaching action?
What is another name for the bleaching action?
What technique uses heat and light to activate the bleaching material?
What technique uses heat and light to activate the bleaching material?
What is the most common material used for fabrication of bleaching tray?
What is the most common material used for fabrication of bleaching tray?
How long is the 35% carbamide peroxide gel applied to the tooth indentations in the guard when used in the dentist's office?
How long is the 35% carbamide peroxide gel applied to the tooth indentations in the guard when used in the dentist's office?
What is the most often used product for mouthguard bleaching?
What is the most often used product for mouthguard bleaching?
What is the range of percentage of peroxide used in mouthguard bleaching?
What is the range of percentage of peroxide used in mouthguard bleaching?
How long may the guard be in place at a time when using the l0% gel at home?
How long may the guard be in place at a time when using the l0% gel at home?
What is the immediate step after placing a freshly mixed sodium perborate/water mixture in the pulp chamber during the walking bleaching technique?
What is the immediate step after placing a freshly mixed sodium perborate/water mixture in the pulp chamber during the walking bleaching technique?
What is the purpose of applying a protective cement barrier in the walking bleaching technique?
What is the purpose of applying a protective cement barrier in the walking bleaching technique?
In case of internal and external discoloration, which treatment combination can be used?
In case of internal and external discoloration, which treatment combination can be used?
What is the essential requirement for isolating the tooth in the walking bleaching technique?
What is the essential requirement for isolating the tooth in the walking bleaching technique?
After completion of bleaching in the walking bleaching technique, what is used to close the access opening?
After completion of bleaching in the walking bleaching technique, what is used to close the access opening?
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Bleaching Mechanism
Bleaching Mechanism
An oxidation-reduction reaction that breaks down complex organic molecules.
Bleaching Degradation Products
Bleaching Degradation Products
Lower molecular weight, less complex molecules.
Bleaching Target Molecules
Bleaching Target Molecules
Organic structures in teeth.
In-Office Bleaching
In-Office Bleaching
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Bleaching Tray Material
Bleaching Tray Material
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35% Carbamide Peroxide Application Time
35% Carbamide Peroxide Application Time
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Mouthguard Bleaching Agent
Mouthguard Bleaching Agent
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Mouthguard Bleaching Peroxide Range
Mouthguard Bleaching Peroxide Range
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Home Bleaching Time (10%)
Home Bleaching Time (10%)
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Walking Bleaching - Initial Step
Walking Bleaching - Initial Step
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Protecting Cement Barrier Purpose
Protecting Cement Barrier Purpose
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Combination Treatment for Discoloration
Combination Treatment for Discoloration
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Tooth Isolation in Walking Bleaching
Tooth Isolation in Walking Bleaching
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Access Opening Closure Material
Access Opening Closure Material
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