Management of Sensitivity During Tooth Bleaching
Tooth sensitivity is the most common sideeffect of tooth bleaching treatment, and often results in patients discontinuing treatment. This article focuses on the management of tooth sensitivity during tooth bleaching procedures, by describing etiology, prevention and treatment of tooth sensitivity to increase patients comfort and satisfaction.
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