Tooth Discoloration
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Those individuals who have anterior teeth free of carious lesions and without restorations on the buccal and palatal surfaces will be included in the clinical trial; who do not present tooth sensitivity (sensitivity stimulated with an air syringe); patients from 18 to 50 years old; patients with any kind of color (VITA color guide); patients who were able to read and sign the consent form and are willing to attend follow-up visits
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with systemic diseases; whitening performed six months ago or less; patients who underwent scaling less than 6 months ago; those allergic to peroxide; those with neoplasia; patients with dentin sensitivity equal to or greater than mild; teeth with severe internal discoloration (tetracycline stains, fluorosis or teeth without pulp); patients with amelogenesis; patients with habits such as smoking, chewing toothpicks or with parafunctional habits; patients with periodontal disease or undergoing treatment for periodontal disease; patients who had non-carious cervical lesions or anterior teeth with exposed incisal dentin; pregnant and lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A reduction of tooth sensitivity with the use of whitening gels with the addition of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles is expected. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that the hydroxyapatite nanoparticles will not compromise the whitening potential of carbamide peroxide. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro