In modern society, one correct and definitely useful trend has emerged - to pay close attention to the condition of your teeth. People strive to get the perfect Hollywood smile with straight white teeth, realizing that such a smile is not only an aesthetic appearance of the face, but also an opportunity to successfully build different relationships - personal and business. Teeth whitening is one of the services of modern dentistry that helps a person acquire an ideal smile.
For teeth whitening in a clinic (professional whitening), different technologies are used, and one of them is ZOOM 4. We will talk to you about the Zoom 4 teeth whitening method in this article: after reading the material, you will get acquainted with the features of Zoom 4, find out the indications and contraindications to this type of in-office whitening, the stages of whitening will also be discussed and a review will be provided in which Zoom 4 is compared with other methods of professional teeth whitening. We will not ignore the issue of price for the ZOOM 4 whitening service in Moscow.
This is one of the photobleaching methods
Photo whitening allows you to radically transform your smile in just one visit to the dentist. The technology is also called “light”, since during its implementation the doctor acts on the tooth pigment through lamps emitting cold or hot light.
The principle of removing pigment from enamel is similar in all photobleaching methods. It is assumed that a gel with hydrogen peroxide or urea (reagent) and light (catalyst) will be used. Under the influence of a light lamp, the gel releases active oxygen, which penetrates deep into the tissue and removes pigment.
How is the procedure carried out?
Specialists use different lamps in their work, but regardless of this, when whitening with cold light, the procedure in each clinic follows approximately the same plan. It is important that the dentist ensures that the client’s eyes are protected from light by wearing safety glasses. The gel should not get on the mucous membrane. A special design is installed in the oral cavity. It prevents the teeth from closing and the teeth from touching the lips. A preservative is applied to the gums. Its consistency is similar to jelly, but it dries almost immediately, creating the necessary protective film.
The lamp is controlled using the touch panel. The patient holds the remote control in his hands throughout the entire procedure. If something goes wrong, unpleasant sensations or discomfort appear, you can easily signal this to the doctor.
A special gel is applied to the patient’s teeth in a thin layer, which is only 1-2 mm. To start the reaction, turn on the lamp and point it at the oral cavity. The process has begun - active oxygen begins to be released under the influence of cold light. Then you need to wait. Usually stand for about 10-15 minutes. Up to three sessions are performed in one visit, after each the result of the product is assessed. After bleaching, the treated surface is dried and a special preservative composition is applied to it. If the result seems insufficient to you, then, on the recommendation of a doctor, you can repeat the procedure no earlier than in a week.
Carried out using halogen lamps
Cold teeth whitening involves the use of a gel activated by halogen lamps, the radiation of which is passed through special filters. As a result, the teeth are exposed to high-intensity, cool blue light.
Halogen lamps have the least negative effect on enamel
It is believed that halogen lamps have the least negative effect on the enamel and do not cause pain during and after the procedure. During operation, they do not heat tissues, as do ultraviolet and LED devices used, for example, for ZOOM technology, which also belongs to the category of photo-bleaching. However, the same “ZOOM” has its own advantages, because the developer has created a gel for these lamps, which contains components that strengthen and reduce the increased sensitivity of the enamel.
Cold light is light that does not have ultraviolet or infrared radiation; its temperature is approximately 37 ° C (almost the same as that of the human body). Due to this temperature regime, the procedure is as comfortable and painless as possible for the patient.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to whiten teeth using a chemical gel and a halogen lamp for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, teenagers and children.
People who are allergic to a component of the composition should refuse the procedure. Lightening is contraindicated for:
- diabetes mellitus;
- caries;
- asthma.
If a large number of crowns have been installed, the enamel has become thinner, there is no need to do whitening. The chemical composition lightens the natural pigment, but does not affect the artificial material of veneers and fillings.
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Gentle on enamel and gums, does not cause pain
Experts say that teeth whitening with cold light eliminates the possibility of injury, overheating and overdrying of hard tissues, as well as increased enamel sensitivity after the procedure. When carrying out manipulations there is no risk of burns or irritation of the mucous membrane.
Cold whitening is a gentle method
“I’ve been wanting to try cold whitening for a long time. True, because of the name, I was afraid that the cold would set my teeth in the process, but it turned out that this was not the case at all. During the procedure, I very carefully monitored the sensations that arose: when the gel was applied, I felt a slight tingling sensation, but I did not have any direct pain or cramps. Everything is tolerant and acceptable! On the first day, of course, my teeth ached, there’s no way around it, but less than with chemical whitening, which I did before. By the second day I already felt completely fine.”
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Expected Result
According to dentists and patient reviews, the procedure for lightening enamel with cold light has a good result. During a session, it is possible to lighten the enamel tone by 6-10 tones, which is often beyond the power of other methods.
Teeth whitening is somewhat worse if the tone is far from ideal due to genetic reasons. Naturally yellowish or gray enamel is the most difficult to lighten.
With proper dental care and following medical recommendations, the results obtained will last from one to two years.
Will not cope with hypoplasia and fluorosis
The technology will not be effective against non-carious lesions and stains that affect the aesthetics of the smile: hypoplasia, fluorosis, wedge-shaped defect. Especially if the pathologies are severe.
Are any of the professional whitening methods effective for the listed defects? Researchers claim that some types of hypoplasia, mild fluorosis and even tetracycline teeth are best treated with ZOOM technology. But most often, such patients are still offered to install veneers, lumineers and crowns (if the teeth are severely damaged), which, in addition to adding aesthetics to the smile, help protect the enamel from external influences, destruction and caries.
The technology will not be effective against fluorosis
Techniques
All technologies used in domestic clinics are foreign developments and equipment.
Unfortunately, we don’t yet have our own analog systems—hence the high cost of the service. Let's consider the most popular systems:
- Beyond Polus – created using unique Light Bridge technology.
It is based on the use of halogen lamps. This eliminates the negative impact on the patient’s body of ultraviolet radiation used during standard enamel lightening. Moreover, it does not heat the surface and ensures the most uniform distribution of the composition; - Luma Cool is the most famous and popular system in Europe, but extremely limited here. It is the only patented technology in the world that allows you to use diode lamps rather than halogen lamps during a session.
- Amazing White – a novelty in the world of dentistry. Activates chemical processes thanks to the LED lamp.
The assortment line of this product is so diverse that it offers the consumer mini-kits for home use.Undoubtedly, their effectiveness will be an order of magnitude lower than salon whitening, but they are quite suitable as intermediate procedures. Representatives of this brand are systems with violet, red and blue light fluxes.
The purpose of determining the oral hygiene index and the methods used.
In this publication, read about the method of intra-canal teeth whitening.
Here https://www.vash-dentist.ru/krasota-i-uxod/otbelivanie/poloski/yotuel-razrabotka-po-evropeyskim-standartam.html all the most important things about Yotuel whitening.
Allows you to lighten teeth by 6–10 shades
Teeth whitening without heat or laser is safer than with it. However, the effect of using this technology will not be so impressive: not 8–12, but 6–10 tones. The maximum positive result can be achieved if darkening or yellowing of the enamel was caused by smoking, consumption of food and drinks with dyes, or age-related changes.
Some doctors do not advise teeth whitening with cold light if the enamel has a natural gray tint, because then the maximum that can be achieved will be only 2-3 tones.
A smile can be lightened by 6–10 tones
Useful tips
To maintain results, experts advise their patients to adhere to the following recommendations:
- Carry out daily teeth cleaning correctly and thoroughly, using only professional products.
- Supplement oral care with the use of an irrigator.
- Adjust your diet by minimizing the consumption of “coloring” drinks and foods. Increase the amount of dairy products, fruits and vegetables in your diet.
- Quit smoking and alcohol.
- After each snack, rinse your mouth with mouthwash.
Cold teeth whitening techniques
Amazing White: this is one of the most popular and safest methods today, allowing you to lighten the enamel by 6-10 tones. At the same time, dentists who use the technique in their practice assure that you will get a natural color, and there is no risk of unnatural whiteness.
Amazing White is one of the most popular whitening methods
Beyond Polus: allows you to whiten teeth in different clinical cases, since the device designed for the procedure has several operating modes (soft, normal and intensive). According to a number of studies2, Beyond lamps emit minimal heat compared to similar devices from other manufacturers. Beyond International also offers patients the opportunity to purchase a halogen lamp for home use, but more details about this and much more can be found in the feature article on the website.
Beyond lamps produce minimal heat
Luma-Arch (“Luma Arch”): using this method you can lighten the enamel by 6-8 tones. To do this, you will only need to make 1 visit to the dentist and spend about 30 minutes (the teeth are lightened in three approaches of 8 minutes each). The method is not as popular in Russia as the others that were listed earlier.
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- Androsenko N.I. Comparative characteristics of teeth whitening methods in therapeutic dentistry // Bulletin of medical Internet conferences. – 2021.
- Lutskaya I.K. Current state of the problem of teeth whitening // International reviews: clinical practice and health. – 2021.
Expert “Teeth whitening with cold light is one of the safest technologies. But this does not negate careful preparation for the procedure, including professional oral hygiene, strengthening the enamel through fluoridation and remineralization, and the use of special pastes that reduce the sensitivity of hard tissues. It is also necessary to exclude contraindications: age under 18 years, multiple caries, acute inflammation of the gums, oncology, a large number of fillings or the presence of artificial crowns in the smile area.” Dental hygienist Victoria Nikolaevna Kashaeva
Consulting specialist
Kashaeva Victoria Nikolaevna
Specialization: Dental hygienist Experience: 7 years
Price
It is difficult to name the exact cost for this service. The price formation is influenced by the region of residence of a person and the status of the dental clinic.
But the determining factor in pricing is the method used during the procedure:
- Luma Cool - costs from 18 thousand rubles. up to 22 thousand rubles;
- Beyond Polus - will cost 10-16 thousand rubles;
- Amazing White – from 12 thousand rubles.
It is also necessary to take into account the fact that you will have to pay separately for all preparatory manipulations, which will significantly increase the final cost.
Comments
There is a filling on the front tooth, will it be whitened using the methods you listed?
Valya (06/08/2020 at 01:15) Reply to comment
- Dear Valya, fillings and artificial crowns cannot be whitened by any of the methods existing today. If you want to whiten the enamel, then the filling will need to be changed so that it matches the color of the new shade of the teeth.
Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (06/13/2020 at 09:15) Reply to comment
Is it possible to do cold bleaching immediately after air flow?
Laura (06/27/2020 at 01:24 pm) Reply to comment
- No, you need to wait at least 7–10 days: during this period you need to use special pastes and remineralizing compounds.
Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (07/03/2020 at 09:47) Reply to comment
Will they give me an anesthetic injection before bleaching, otherwise I’m afraid...
Zverev S. (07/13/2020 at 15:47) Reply to comment
- Injection anesthesia is not used for such a procedure, but the gums and soft tissues will be treated with a special protective gel that reduces sensitivity and the likelihood of irritation of the mucous membrane.
Editorial staff of the portal UltraSmile.ru (07/17/2020 at 09:08) Reply to comment
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Nuances of preparation
If you think that it is enough to go to one consultation with a specialist, and then you can whiten your teeth on the same day, then you must be disappointed.
You need to prepare for the procedure in advance:
- Solve all dental problems, from caries to periodontal inflammation
- The next step is cleaning. Thorough cleansing of the oral cavity at home will not work; the stone and plaque must be completely removed by a specialist. Without this procedure, the whitening effect will be significantly worse.
- After cleaning, your dentist will determine your original enamel shade and then determine the underlying causes of the darkening. So, when smoking, teeth turn yellow, and from various food dyes they acquire a slight bluish tint.
After the procedure, teeth become 4 to 12 shades whiter
Using cold whitening, you can make your teeth 12 shades lighter, but sometimes with the same effort you can achieve an insignificant result - only 3-4 shades. The doctor will consult you before the procedure and make his own forecast of what changes you should expect specifically in your case.
Do not forget that the color of crowns, fillings and veneers cannot be changed.
