Dentin Sensitivity
Conditions
Interventions
The objective of this randomized controlled, triple-blind, split-mouth clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy, tooth sensitivity, gingival irritation, and aesthetic self-perception associated with
Sponsors
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Volunteers aged at least 18 years; both sexes; with good general and oral health; with teeth free of caries and periodontal disease in the anterior region; who agree to the free and informed consent form and whose canines must have A2 color or darker according to the Vita Classical scale (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers who have previously undergone a whitening procedure; who have reported the presence of previous dental sensitivity; presence of dental prosthesis; fixed orthodontic appliance; restorations in the upper anterior teeth; endodontic treatment in the upper anterior teeth; gingival recessions; teeth with tetracycline staining or fluorosis; continuous use of medications such as analgesics and anti-inflammatories; pregnant or lactating women and those with habits such as bruxism
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the bleaching efficacy of participants undergoing in-office whitening with 35% hydrogen peroxide in a coupled syringe, applied either immediately or 72 hours after preparation, will be evaluated using the Vita Classical and Vita Bleachedguide shade scales, as well as the Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Absolute risk of tooth sensitivity Data collected immediately after the bleaching session, up to 1h after, up to 24h after and up to 48h after the procedure, in each session, using the VAS scale (0-10). Percentage of patients with itooth sensitivity will be called absolute risk of tooth sensitivity;Absolute risk of gingival irritation. Data collected immediately after the bleaching session, up to 1h after, up to 24h after and up to 48h after the procedure, in each session, using the VAS scale (0-10). Percentage of patients with gingival irritation will be called absolute risk of gingival irritation. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAlessandro Loguercio
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Outcome results
None listed