Combined Dental Bleaching Protocols and Time Required to Achieve Satisfactory Color (NCT03514797) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Combined Dental Bleaching Protocols and Time Required to Achieve Satisfactory Color
Brazil26 participantsStarted 2018-04-13
Plain-language summary
This parallel, randomized, and controlled clinical trial will assess the effect of a single prior session of in-office dental bleaching on time required to achieve satisfactory tooth color with at-home bleaching. Participants enrolled will randomly allocated to receive or not a single session of dental bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide applied for 45 min. Following, all participants will use customized trays filled with 10% carbamide peroxide for 1h per day until obtain satisfactory results. The primary outcome will be the number of days necessary to obtain satisfactory tooth color. Furthermore, tooth sensitivity and color changes measured with spectrophotometer will be assessed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Good general and oral health;
* Upper canines darker than the tab 2.5M2 at VITA Bleachedguide 3D-MASTER® (Vita-Zahnfabrik, Bad Sackingen, Germany) scale.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of non-treated caries or periodontal disease;
* Prior tooth hypersensitivity;
* Presence of gingival recession;
* Teeth with cracked enamel or any hypoplasia;
* Patients using oral removable or fixed orthodontic appliances;
* Patients were pregnant or breastfeeding.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Time to tooth color satisfaction
Timeframe: up to 1 month after beginning the tooth bleaching procedures