At-home Bleaching Using Clear Aligners

Launched by UNIVERSIDAD REY JUAN CARLOS · Apr 18, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focusing on how effective at-home teeth whitening is when using clear aligners compared to a traditional bleaching tray. The study will look at how well the whitening works, any tooth sensitivity or gum irritation that might occur, and how satisfied patients are with the results. If you’re over 18 years old and have healthy teeth that are not restored with crowns or implants, you might be eligible to participate, as long as your teeth are a specific shade of A2-A3 or darker.

Participants in this trial can expect to use a bleaching solution called 10% carbamide peroxide at home, either in a clear aligner or a regular bleaching tray. The study is currently recruiting individuals, and it’s important to note that certain conditions, like having cavities or undergoing orthodontic treatment, will exclude someone from participating. This trial aims to help improve options for people looking to enhance their smile safely and effectively.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• The inclusion criteria will be the following:
• • Patients over 18 years of age.
• • Patients with vital teeth without restorations, single crowns, implants and/or bridges at the level of the anterior teeth.
• • Absence of cavities in the teeth to be whitened.
• • Patients with satisfactory oral hygiene, and periodontally healthy, who are not undergoing periodontal maintenance and who do not use chlorhexidine rinses. Patients with recessions without sensitivity are included.
• • Absence of sensitivity, measured based on stimulation with the air from the syringe.
• • Patients who are at least in A2-A3 color (Vita Classic Guide)
• The exclusion criteria will be the following:
• • Patients who have previously undergone whitening (less than 5 years).
• • Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
• • Patients with white spot or developmental alterations (dentinogenesis imperfecta, amelogenesis imperfecta) or with stains (tetracyclines or fluorosis).
• • Patients with a history of trauma to anterior teeth.
• • Patients who require internal whitening.
• • Smokers.
• • Pregnant or lactating women.
• • Allergy to any component of whitening.
• • Alterations of the oral mucosa (desquamative gingivitis, OLP, leukoplakias, etc.).
• • Medical conditions considered by the researchers that may compromise the study or the individual safety of the patient.
• • Patients with poor oral hygiene.
• • Patients with previous hypersensitivity.