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Laser
Tooth Whitening by LaserSmile
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| Experience
the world class laser tooth whitening by our team
of laser tooth whitening dentists at Bangkok
Smile Dental Clinic. We are a team-spirited and
patient-centered office. We believe in providing
the best laser tooth whitening solution for you.
We thus continually update our skills and technology
in laser tooth whitening for our patient as well
as for our own professional growth. |
| Bangkok Smile Dental
Clinic takes pride to welcome you to our well-equipped
dental clinic combined with excellent laser
tooth whitening to create your nice and
natural looking smile. |
| Our
team of laser tooth whitening
dentists consists of cosmetic dentistss who dedicate
to provide you with the very best quality in laser
tooth whitening within a warm and caring environment. |
| Your new laser tooth
whitening experience begins here
at Bangkok Smile Dental Clinic |
| The
Chemical Reaction |
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| Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
breaks down to water (H2O) and a free oxygen
radical (O) The smaller, less pigmented
constituents by rapid oxidation. These compounds
have double bonds and long carbon chains
that are subsequently reduced to smaller
carbon chains and hydroxyl groups, which
eliminate discoloration.
The initiation of bleaching occurs through
the application of laser which emits monochromatic
light at a specific wavelength absorbed
by the catalyst molecules only, thus accelerating
the release of activated bleaching molecules.
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Hydrogen peroxide, the most accepted active
ingredient for in-office bleaching, does
not decompose readily, which is partly why
current bleaching procedures require lengthy
visits.
LasersmileTM has developed a Laser Gel that,
when combined with hydrogen peroxide, becomes
a solution responsive to specific laser
wavelengths resulting in a rapid production
of free oxygen radicals. |
| Differentiate
Between Laser and Non-Laser Tooth Whitening
| Laser |
| The laser wavelength
output is synchronized to the proprietary
whitening gel, which increases efficiency
and minimizes the amount of energy
required to produce maximum whitening.
This results in shortened treatment
time and increases effectiveness while
eliminating the heating of teeth that
can result in post-operative sensitivity |
| Non-Laser |
| Ordinary non-laser
whitening systems require longer treatment
times and higher energy output because
of their inefficiencies. Non-laser
whitening devices use just a tiny
percentage of the polychromatic light's
energy. The rest of the energy is
wasted as heat and light, which is
absorbed by the teeth and adjacent
tissues, which often results in intra-operative
and post-operative sensitivity. |
Etiology
Type of Discoloration
Stains Mild Tetracycline stains
Discoloration Caused by tobacco, coffee,
tea or highly colored food
Yellowing Natural aging
Factors & Causes
Tooth color is in most cases an
inherited trait, however, tooth color mainly
depends upon the condition of the teeth,
dental health and lifestyle.
Various factors could lead to tooth darkening
or discoloration. The most common factor
are : the intake of staining fluids, such
as cola, tea, coffee or wine; tobacco; cigarette
smoking and time.
Change in temperature of foods and drinks
allow the teeth to expand and contract,
thus enabling the penetration of stains
onto the teeth.
Foods that are slightly acidic open up the
pores of the enamel and allow stains to
move in. Teeth darken as we age because
the staining factors act upon the teeth
for a longer period of time.
There are also internal causes such as tetracycline
stains, fluorosis, injury, dental work and,
of course, the aging process. Depending
upon the severity of staining, bleaching
will lighten the darkest areas but may not
totally remedy the condition.
Advantages of Diode Laser Tooth
Whitening
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Dramatic results in less than one hour
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whitening the stained enamel surface without
overheating the teeth
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No damage to the pulp
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No side effects
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No anesthesia required
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Long term effect
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Proven results over all other methods
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pain-free treatment |
Questions & answers
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Q
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What
causes discolored teeth? |
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There are many causes
of tooth discoloration such as hereditary
factors, external causes, such as
consumption of staining substances,
or internal causes such as trauma,
fluorosis and tetracycline discoloration. |
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Is
the process safe? |
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Yes, laser tooth
whitening with LaserSmileTM is the
safest procedure today. It was approved
by FDA, USA many years ago. It does
not heat the tooth thus no harm is
done to the pulp. Our LaserSmileTM
system has been specifically developed
and tested to ensure that no harm
is done to either enamel or dentine
and that the PH level is neutral and
will not produce any acidic effect
associated with some other whitening
products. |
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Will
the procedure hurt? |
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In general, this
is a very simple procedure where no
anesthesia is needed as no pain is
experienced. However, several patients
may experience minor sensitivity during
or following the procedure. This sensitivity
lasts no more than the first 24 hours
and it can be resolved by taking an
analgesic. |
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Is
the treatment suitable for everyone? |
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Basically LaserSmileTM
is suitable for anyone who wishes
to lighten his/her tooth color. Nevertheless,
prior to the treatment, a dental examination
will determine whether or not there
is any condition that might prevent
the treatment from working as it should.
In such an event the dentist will
recommend to undergo the relevant
procedure before beginning the tooth
whitening treatment. |
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How
white will teeth get? |
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Up until today tooth
whitening with LaserSmileTM system
have achieved better results than
any other procedure effected with
halogen lamps, heat lamps, argon and
CO2 lasers. However, during consultation
the dentist will go over the patient's
personal expectations and individual
clinical situation in order to achieve
the optimum natural whiteness. |
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How
long will the process take? |
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The whitening process
with LaserSmileTM will take only 45-60
minutes. |
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Q
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How
long will the teeth remain white? |
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The long-term effect
of the treatment varies from one person
to another. Clearly, Certain habits
such as smoking, drinking coffee,
tea and wine, or neglect of regular
cleansing could once again quicken
the darkening process of the teeth.
Assuming regular care is provided
(including dental check-ups), teeth
can remain white for as long as 1-3
years. |
Laser Teeth Whitening
Recent independent clinical studies showed
average whitening results of 9 shades*
24 minutes of total treatment time vs. 60
minutes for leading non-laser systems —
just four minutes of actual laser activation
LaserSmile Whitening Gel maximizes whitening
effectiveness through advanced chemistry
and laser-activated chromophores
Better Return On Investment due to shorter
chair time and low per-patient kit costs
* The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry VOLUME
19: Number 2: 70-73
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One Visit ,In-Office Laser Teeth
Whitening
by Bangkok Smile Dental Clinic
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Figure
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Teeth are isolated
for the LaserSmile™
procedure
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| Figure
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Proper application
of paint on dental
dam and LaserSmile™
gel. |
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| Figure
5.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of a 27-year-old
male patient who presented
with shade C1 on the
upper arch, and A3.5
on the lower arch.
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| Figure
7.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of a 49-year-old
male patient. He presented
with upper arch shade
A3. |
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| Figure
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After proper isolation
of the teeth, the
LaserSmile™
Gel is eventy applied
to the teeth surfaces. |
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Figure
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Laser energy is
applied one quadrant
at a time.
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6.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of the
same patient, after
treatment. Upper arch
now shade B1; lower
arch now A1. |
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| Figure
8.
Unretouched clinical
photograph of the
same patient after
treatment. Upper arch
is now B1. |
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