Tooth color has been regarded as an important factor for beautiful smile and enhancing the appearance. Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of dental enamel, caused by successive exposures to high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development. Bleaching is one of the most popular and a conservative dental procedure to lighten discolored teeth. Power bleaching by use of lasers reduce in office bleaching time by energizing bleach material. Bleaching agents have been developed for use with light source which include use of activator or colorant for light absorption or reduced tooth heating.

Keywords: Bleaching, Diode laser, Fluorosis, Photothermal effect, Wavelength.

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Dr Priyanka P. Birage

Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, India

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