Teeth Whitening: Optimization with Violet LEDs

Introduction: Teeth whitening is an aesthetic treatment performed in dentistry, but it is also related to the individual's social life. Methods: This is a clinical case report of a patient with dental staining. The protocol shown is innovative due to the short application time of the whitening gel. The result was evaluated using the Vitapan Classic color scale. Results: The CBT patient was 58 years old, white and female, the initial measurement of the color of the right maxillary central incisor was performed with scale Vita Classic and presented a measurement of A2 and after tooth whitening with violet light combined with 35% hydrogen peroxide was evaluated with a final measurement of B1. Conclusion: We can consider the device containing violet LEDs combined with whitening gel to be effective for teeth whitening in this protocol, showing a reduction in clinical session time in the office and a reduction in painful sensitivity during and after clinical care.