Inflammation Mediators
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged between 18 and 40; both sexes; healthy; without active caries or periodontal disease and interested in whitening their teeth will be selected
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of antimicrobials and immunosuppressants for less than three months; smokers; hospitalization and dental treatment within three months prior to the start of the study; pregnant and breastfeeding women; patients with unsatisfactory restorations; severe fluorosis; tetracycline staining
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: An increase in inflammation markers in crevicular fluid is expected after dental whitening, using the ELISA test, starting at 10% in relation to the patient's initial parameter | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 2: A slight increase in gingival edema is expected to be found after tooth whitening through clinical inspection | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasilia