CLINICAL CASE BY DR. ALISA BOTBOL
Dr. Alisa Botbol is a highly skilled dentist with a passion for aesthetic and restorative dentistry. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2017 and completed her Master’s in Aesthetic Dentistry at King’s College London with Merit in 2021. She is a part-time lecturer in Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation at Wits and serves as the South African Academic Lead for a prestigious postgraduate diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Based in Johannesburg, Dr. Botbol runs a private practice offering comprehensive dental and facial aesthetic treatments. She is committed to continuous professional development.
1. Pre-operative photo before tooth whitening
2. Shade taking before tooth whitening, Initial shade A1. Note the diffuse small white spot lesions generalized on the teeth.
3. Custom whitening trays containing Opalescence PF™ 10%. Patient is advised to wear the trays for two weeks every night.
4. Post-operative photo taken after two weeks of tooth whitening using 10% Carbamide Peroxide - Opalescence PF™. Notice how the white spot lesions have now faded and tooth appears homogeneous in color.
5. Post-operative whitening treatment photo with the shade tab. The teeth are lighter than B1.
Opalescence PF™
For use with customised take-home whitening trays, Opalescence PF tooth whitening gel offers many options for patients. With its easy syringe delivery, Opalescence PF whitening gel is easily customisable for each patient’s individual situation. The gel contains 20% water to prevent dehydration, and the sticky, viscous formula helps keep the gel and tray in place. With five concentrations and two flavours, patients can completely customise their whitening experience.