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...relatively high percentages of hydrogen peroxide, ranging from 25% to 35%, and some type of accelerator light. In an effort to develop alternative methods of tooth whitening, researchers are studying...

...is complete (Figure 1).6 Re-evaluation of inflammation and bleeding on probing, pocket depth, clinical attachment gain, and self-care efficacy should be completed at a 4-week to 6-week interval post-instrumentation during...