Internal Whitening Protocols Pt1 (Non Vital Bleaching) – PDP146

Non-vital bleaching or internal whitening comes in many forms, but it’s often confusing which exact protocol to adopt. When you learn this technique you can make a HUGE difference to a patient’s smile in a minimally invasive manner. Restorative Specialist Dr. AJ Ray-Chaudhuri covered the all-important diagnoses and indications of internal bleaching as well as how to treat tooth calcific metamorphosis (the obliterated pulp). We answer the key question: do you always need to have a root canal treatment present? https://youtu.be/mEHIypt-WW4 Watch PDP146 on Youtube The Protrusive Dental Pearl: When carrying out internal bleaching make sure to clean out the entire pulp chamber especially the necrotic pulp horns – clean the necrotic tissue inside using ultrasonics. Ensure the entire chamber is de-roofed – remember that these are mostly trauma cases and the pulp went necrotic in youth – hence large pulp chambers. No role for Ninja access here! Download Protrusive App on iOS and Android and Claim your Verifiable CPD/CE by answering a few questions + You can get EARLY ACCESS to the episode + EXCLUSIVE content Highlights of this episode: 3:03 The Protrusive Dental Pearl  5:55 Dr. AJ Ray-Chaudhuri’s journey into restorative dentistry 13:02 Internal Bleaching Protocol 15:45 Whitening obliterated pulp (Calcific Metamorphosis) 21:22 No prep veneer/Composite veneer VS Tooth Whitening 22:50 Q: Best time for Internal bleaching after Endodontics? STAY TUNED for Part 2 Next week when it gets really spicy – we have a PDF infographic to follow! If you enjoyed this episode, check out Post Operative Pain after Endodontics – Prevention and Management