Dark tooth shade
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Bleaching with the help of a splint and a gel
Group 2: Bleaching with the help of blue light and a varnish
Sponsors
Firma Lornamead GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Age 18-65 years - 12 own anterior teeth - Teeth darker than color A2 of the Vita color scale - Good general condition
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Severe acute/chronic illness or infectious disease - Alcoholism - Nicotine abuse - known hypersensitivity to any substance used in the study (including sodium chlorite, preservatives) - pregnancy and lactation - severe oral diseases, e.g. acute ulcerative gingivitis, acute gingivostomatitis (e.g. in AIDS) - orthodontic appliances - hypersensitive exposed tooth necks - enamel cracks or enamel fissures - large fillings or crowns on the front teeth - previously performed bleaching therapy - poor oral hygiene and compliance - severe structural and color changes of the teeth (dysplasia, severe fluorosis or pronounced discoloration due to tetracycline)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tooth shade determination or assessment of the degree of whitening after two weeks of use: Subjectively with the aid of the VITA and Bioform/Trubyte scales and objectively with a colorimeter device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Additional assessment of the gingiva and sensitivity of the teeth | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMoritz Staiger
Universität Witten/Herdecke
Outcome results
None listed