In vivo evaluation of the efficacy of teeth whitening treatments using bleaching gel, light treatment and the combination of both

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• Conditions: Oral Health; Dentition, Permanent; Adult Health; Health; Stained teeth; N01.400.535

• Registration Number: RBR-7wqfmsk
• Lead Sponsor: Instituto de Fisica de São Carlos - Universidade de São Paulo

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-12-12
• Study Start: 2020-12-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Normal health condition; older than 18 years old; males or females; with complete dentition, ie, presence of all anterior teeth plus the permanent superior and inferior pre-molars and first molars

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals of 18 years old or younger; uncontrolled systemic diseases; pregnant women; smokers; volunteers that reported previous reaction to peroxides and presence of staining caused by tetracycline or fluorosis; volunteers who did not agree with the specified teeth whitening protocol (patients were oriented to avoid the following foods and beverages in the 48 hours following the end of the dental bleaching treatment: black tea, coffee, red wine, sodas, dark green vegetables, tomato sauces, sauces containing dyes, grape juice and beetroot).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified