Teeth Whitening Patient Assessment & Candidacy

Question 1

Which condition makes a patient an unsuitable candidate for professional teeth whitening?

Accepted Answer

Active periodontal disease

Answer

Mild tooth sensitivity

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Previous dental fillings on back teeth

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A history of orthodontic treatment

Question 2

What is the generally recommended minimum age for teeth whitening procedures?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

12 years old

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14 years old

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18 years old

Question 3

Which type of tooth discoloration responds best to peroxide whitening treatments?

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic (surface) staining

Answer

Tetracycline staining

Answer

Fluorosis

Answer

Dentinogenesis imperfecta

Question 4

A patient has porcelain crowns and veneers on their front teeth and wants whitening. What should they be advised?

Accepted Answer

Whitening agents will not change the color of porcelain restorations

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Whitening works equally on crowns, veneers, and natural teeth

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Whitening should be avoided entirely if any restorations are present

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Only ceramic restorations respond to peroxide whitening

Question 5

Which dental condition most significantly increases a patient's risk of discomfort during whitening?

Accepted Answer

Dentin hypersensitivity

Answer

Type 2 diabetes

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Hypertension

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Hypothyroidism

Question 6

Before beginning a whitening treatment, which assessment step is most critical to the treatment outcome?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating existing restorations and performing shade matching

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Measuring the patient's blood pressure

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Reviewing the patient's daily dietary habits

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Checking the patient's brushing and flossing technique

Question 7

Why are pregnant or lactating women generally advised to postpone teeth whitening?

Accepted Answer

The safety of peroxide compounds for fetal or infant development has not been fully established

Answer

The procedure is too painful during pregnancy

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Hormonal changes make whitening completely ineffective

Answer

All dental procedures are prohibited during pregnancy