Comparative evaluation of At-home bleaching in patients with two different age groups - a parallel, single-blind, non-randomized controlled trial.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Oral Health; dentin sensitivity; E06.420.750

• Registration Number: RBR-64g476p
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-04-06
• Last Update Posted: 22 August 2023
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Patients aged between 15 and 24 years (young patients); patients between 45 and 59 years old (middle-aged adult patients); elderly patients (60-80 years); presenting a good state of general and oral health; absence of caries; absence of restorations bigger than 1/3 of tooth structure and endodontic treatment in anterosuperior teeth; with upper right canine (element 13) the participants must present color A2 or lesser value according to the value-oriented color scale (Vita Classical, Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Sa¨ckingen, Germany).

Exclusion Criteria

Participants using an orthodontic appliance; severe internal discoloration of the tooth (tetracycline stains, fluorosis and non-vital teeth); bruxism; pregnant / lactating women; use of medications (analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs); participants who had already undergone previous tooth whitening.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the color change of home tooth whitening with 10% carbamide peroxide in young patients, middle-aged adults and the elderly through subjective (Vita Classical and Bleachedguide) and objective scales (Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To evaluate the risk of dental sensitivity of at-home tooth bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide, using the visual analogue scale modified 0-10, in young patients, middle-aged adults and the elderly;<br>;To evaluate the intensity of dental sensitivity of at-home tooth bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide, using the visual analogue scale modified 0-10 scale, in young patients, middle-aged adults and the elderly;<br>;Assess the risk of gingival irritation produced by at-home tooth bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide, using the visual analogue scale modified 0-10 scale, in young patients, middle-aged adults and the elderly.<br>;To assess the degree of patient satisfaction with at-home tooth bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide, with an orofacial aesthetic scale in young patients, middle-aged adults and the elderly.