Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: Case reports

Patients who present with a single discolored tooth represent a significant restorative challenge. These case reports describe an economic and conserv ative treatment option for these patients. The situations presented demonst rate techniques for bleaching with carbamide peroxide in a traditional nigh tguard or with an inside-outside technique to achieve acceptable esthetic r esults on isolated nonvital discolored teeth. Although these techniques may not be effective in all cases, they do not compromise or eliminate any fut ure treatment options.