Dentin sensitivity
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteers of both genders; aged 18 years or older; in good general and oral health; with orthodontic needs or current users of orthodontic aligners; teeth free of carious lesions; no gingival recession or periodontal disease in the anterior region; willing to sign the informed consent form (ICF); tooth color of A2 or darker according to the Vita Classical shade guide on the canines.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have previously undergone tooth whitening procedures; history of dental sensitivity; presence of deciduous teeth; use of dental prostheses; restorations on anterior maxillary teeth; previous endodontic treatment on anterior maxillary teeth; presence of gingival recessions; teeth with discoloration due to tetracycline or fluorosis; visible cracks in anterior teeth; continuous use of medications such as analgesics and/or anti-inflammatory drugs; pregnant or breastfeeding women; individuals with parafunctional habits such as bruxism; current smokers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate patient satisfaction resulting from at-home bleaching, using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the absolute risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);To evaluate the absolute risk and intensity of gingival irritation using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);To assess whether there is a difference in the effectiveness of color change, using the Vita Classical scale, Vita Bleachedguide, and the Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer (?WI, ?Eab, ?E00) | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade CEUMA