Evaluation of inflammatory activity and efficacy of dental bleaching during orthodontic treatment: a randomized clinical trial

Centro Universitário do Maranhão0 sitesStarted: July 9, 2018Last updated: May 29, 2023

Conditions

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•Patients aged between 18 and 40 years will be included; who agree and sign the informed consent form (TCLE); with good oral health in general, with the presence of all upper teeth up to the first molar with vitality, free of caries lesions; and may have satisfactory aesthetic restorations, proven by periapical radiographs that do not involve the middle third of the dental crown; without cervical lesions (abrasion, erosion and abduction); absence of periodontal disease; have not undergone periodontal treatment within 3 months prior to the start of the study; do not present clinical signs of gingivitis and do not have systemic disorders that interfere with the periodontal condition, prior to the installation of the device; non smokers; have not undergone previous orthodontic treatment; have not used antibiotics in the 3 months prior to the study; not being on systemic medication; the initial color of the teeth should be A2 or darker by comparison with the Vita Classic scale (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany) organized in order of value

•The study will exclude patients who had undergone tooth whitening treatment in the last 12 months; with caries, cervical lesions; pregnant or lactating women; root canal treatment; patients with restorations at buccal surface or dental prosthesis on the teeth; gingival recessions; parafunctional habits; patients who were taking medications with an analgesic or anti-inflammatory effect

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Centro Universitário do Maranhão