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Which material is most commonly used for internal (walking) bleaching of a non-vital, discolored tooth?

  1. Hydrogen peroxide (alone, high concentration)
  2. Carbamide peroxide
  3. Sodium perborate
  4. Sodium fluoride
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Correct answer: C. Sodium perborate

Sodium perborate (mixed with water, or sometimes a small amount of hydrogen peroxide) is the material of choice for the walking bleach technique, favored for its more favorable safety profile (lower risk of external cervical resorption) compared to using high-concentration hydrogen peroxide alone.

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