Conservative aesthetic techniques for discoloured teeth: 1. The use of bleaching.

UNLABELLED: There is an increasing move towards more minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry. This series of two articles discusses conservative techniques for the treatment of discoloured teeth. A step-wise approach to treatment is promoted to encourage the most conservative solution to achieve satisfactory aesthetics. The first of these two articles will describe the use of bleaching, whilst part two will go on to describe microabrasion and the use of direct composite resin.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Discoloured teeth are a common dental problem. Bleaching provides a simple conservative solution in many cases.