A shade to lighten, teeth to preserve
The request could be summed up in a single sentence: to regain a brighter smile while preserving as much tooth tissue as possible.
The most conservative answer is teeth whitening: it acts on the colour without removing any enamel.
A gradual protocol, as part of a conservative approach
At-home whitening was chosen: trays used with a 10% carbamide peroxide gel, for four weeks. A moderate concentration and trays worn regularly: a gradual protocol, as part of a conservative approach.
An additional remineralisation phase was planned from the outset: it plays a part in the stability of the result over time.
The protocol, in two stages
Four weeks of at-home whitening with 10% carbamide peroxide, using trays.
Then two weeks of applying a paste containing CPP-ACP in the same trays: this phase promotes remineralisation of the enamel and plays a part in the stability of the result over time.
The result
A brighter smile, achieved without removing anything from the teeth: the photograph shows the same teeth before and after the protocol.
This case illustrates what a harmonious result in aesthetic dentistry is: the product of a gradual protocol, good adherence to treatment and a conservative approach. A radiant smile is not just a lighter shade; it comes from a treatment that respects the biology of the teeth and is designed with the long term in mind. The question “Does whitening damage the teeth?” comes up often: the answer comes down to the protocol and the follow-up.
