Dental pigmentation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Applicants must possess all canine teeth to upper and lower canine; without caries manifestations; restorations; exposed dentin and spontaneous tooth sensitivity. Able to sign a free and informed consent form. Be between 18 and 30 years old. Commit to attend for periodic examinations. Have good oral and general health. Canines with color A2 or darker compared to color scale (Vita Lumin, Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who have previously performed the bleaching procedure. Pregnant or nursing. Patients with tetracycline staining (grade I, II, III or IV); fluorosis or endodontic treatment in the anterior teeth. Patients with bruxism and severe periodontitis. Continuous use of some medicine with anti-inflammatory or antioxidant action. Patients who present and / or report spontaneous dental sensitivity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of dental sensitivity at the end of at-home tooth bleaching, evaluated through pain scales (VAS and NRS) filled by patients after each day of use the gel, during the 3 weeks of bleaching | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change of color of teeth, after at-home tooth bleaching, evaluated by observation of color scales and spectrophotometer apparatus initially, after 1 week of use of the gel, after 2 weeks, after 3 weeks and 1 month after the end of bleaching treatment | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa;Ponta Grossa State University