Policy on the Use of Dental Bleaching for Child and Adolescent Patients flashcards

AAPD discourages full-arch cosmetic bleaching in primary or mixed dentition.

• Developmental color differences may change as permanent teeth replace primary teeth.
• Assess any single discolored tooth separately for cause and pulpal status.
• Do not interpret the full-arch restriction as a blanket ban on individualized single-tooth assessment.