Tooth discoloration
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who have minimum age 18 years old; good general and oral health; health vital teeth. According to Vita Classical scale, the teeth must be A2 or darker. It will be necessary that pacients agre the free informed consent form (TCLE).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers who have already undergone dental bleaching, who have dental prostheses, visible enamel cracks. Pregnant or lactating; with previous dental sensitivity history; possessing dental dimming due to pathologies or use of medications; in orthodontic treatment; who are on medication that may reduce tooth sensitivity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference in color between the baseline condition and 1 month post-bleaching will be assessed by Vita Classical and Bleachedguide Vita shade guide as well as with the Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer. Data will be presented as means an standard deviations. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of patients reporting spontaneous pain at some point during the dental bleaching technique or after the procedure, through self-report. Percentage of patients with pain will be referred to as absolute risk of dental sensitivity.;The intensity of dental sensitivity will be assessed through the registers performed by the patients with the use of 5-point numerical scales (NRS 0-4) and VAS analog visual scales (0-10). The values will be presented as mean and standard deviation for different evaluated periods. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa