Status:
COMPLETED
Patient Satisfaction With At-home Dental Bleaching Using Orthodontic Retainers With Different Margin Designs
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Conditions:
Patient Satisfaction
Bleaching Efficacy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized single-blind, split-mouth clinical trial evaluated patient satisfaction with at-home dental bleaching using orthodontic retainers with different margin designs, as well as bleaching ef...
Detailed Description
The objective of the study will be to clinically evaluate patient satisfaction, as well as the effectiveness of colour change, tooth sensitivity and gingival irritation with home whitening using 10% c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Completed of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign aligners (Align Technology Inc., CA, USA); willingness to undergo tooth bleaching as a complementary procedure; and current use of clear retainers. Additional criteria included age of ≥18 years of age, good general and oral health, and provision of informed consent. Eligible participants also needed anterior teeth free from carious and periodontal disease, with canines of shade A2 or darker on the VITA Classical scale (VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany) and a Whiteness Index for Dentistry (WID) value ≤15.
Exclusion
- History of previous bleaching; self-reported tooth sensitivity; continuous use of analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs; pregnancy or breastfeeding; and deleterious habits such as bruxism or smoking. Participants with anterior teeth presenting fixed orthodontic appliances, attachments, restorations, endodontic treatment, color changes due to tetracyclines or fluorosis, or visible enamel cracks were also excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 7 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 28 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07208708
Start Date
April 7 2025
End Date
July 28 2025
Last Update
October 6 2025
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain, 28922