Dentin Sensitivity
Conditions
Interventions
It will be a double-blind split-mouth study. Forty-eight patients will be selected and will receive bleaching gel in a hemi-arch with a conventional tip and in the other with a brush tip. Randomizatio
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Sponsors
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Minimum 18 years of age; in good general and oral health; teeth free of carious lesions; without gingival recession and periodontal disease in the anterior region; who agree with the Free and Informed Consent Form (TCLE) and one of their canines should be A2 or darker in color according to the Vita Classical scale
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Whitening procedure previously; previous dental sensitivity; dental prosthesis; fixed orthodontic appliance; restorations in the anterior superior teeth; endodontic treatment on anterosuperior teeth; gingival recessions; teeth stained by tetracycline or fluorosis; visible cracks in the teeth; continuous use of medications; pregnant or lactating women; bruxism; smokers
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 |
|---|---|
| The intensity of tooth sensitivity will be evaluated through the records made by the patients using the visual analogue scale VAS (0-10). Values will be presented as mean and standard deviation.;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 pain will be called absolute risk of tooth sensitivity. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLaís Bernardi
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
Outcome results
None listed