Assessment of tooth sensitivity and the efficacy of dental bleaching products Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial. Participants were divided randomly into three groups by an external person:
Group A: Participants were instructed to apply 20% carbamide peroxide
Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Good general health 2. Adults (aged between 18 and 35 years old) 3. No caries or restoration on the six maxillary anterior teeth 4. Permanent teeth with a shade of A2 or darker on the shade guide (Vitapan Classical, Vita Zahnfabrik) 5. No history of tooth sensitivity 6. Availability for the follow-ups
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Poor oral hygiene and general health 2. Current or previous use of bleaching agents 3. A history of allergies to tooth bleaching products 4. Orthodontic treatment 5. Parafunctional habits such as bruxism 6. Pregnant or lactating women 7. Advanced periodontal disease or active carious lesions 8. Tetracycline-stained teeth 9. Tooth hypersensitivity or deep cracks in the teeth 10. Smoking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Tooth sensitivity measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) at baseline, and days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 14 days of bleaching. 2. Color change measured using the Vita easy shade spectrophotometer at baseline, and 7 and 14 days of bleaching, 2 weeks and 6 months after bleaching | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| There are no secondary outcomes measures | — |
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactEenass Krayem
Outcome results
None listed