New method of control of tooth whitening

I. Angelov; V. Mantareva; A. Gisbrecht; S. Valkanov; Tz. Uzunov

doi:10.1117/12.882573

17 January 2011 New method of control of tooth whitening

I. Angelov, V. Mantareva, A. Gisbrecht, S. Valkanov, Tz. Uzunov

Proceedings Volume 7747, 16th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications; 77470Y (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.882573
Event: XVI International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, 2010, Nessebar, Bulgaria

Abstract

New methods of control of tooth bleaching stages through simultaneous measurements of a reflected light and a fluorescence signal are proposed. It is shown that the bleaching process leads to significant changes in the intensity of a scattered signal and also in the shape and intensity of the fluorescence spectra. Experimental data illustrate that the bleaching process causes essential changes in the teeth discoloration in short time as 8-10 min from the beginning of the application procedure. The continuation of the treatment is not necessary moreover the probability of the enamel destroy increases considerably. The proposed optical back control of tooth surface is a base for development of a practical set up to control the duration of the bleaching procedure.

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I. Angelov, V. Mantareva, A. Gisbrecht, S. Valkanov, and Tz. Uzunov "New method of control of tooth whitening", Proc. SPIE 7747, 16th International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, 77470Y (17 January 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.882573

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