Comparison of the Efficacy and Quality of Life of Three Bleaching Products

Comparison of the Efficacy and Quality of Life of Three Bleaching Products

The aims of this study are: to compare the efficacy of three different dental bleaching products; to evaluate colour relapse following dental bleaching treatment at 1, 3 and 6 months follow up; to evaluate the impact in quality of life from dental bleaching treatments.

Products to be used represent three different techniques and formulations: in office, universal tray and custom tray (respectively VivaStyle Paint On Plus (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein), Opalescence GO 6% (Ultradent, USA) and Opalescence PF 15% (Ultradent, USA).

All products contain 6% hydrogen peroxide or its equivalent.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be willing to refrain from use of tobacco products during the study
• Be willing to sign an informed consent form
• At least one teeth 13,11,21,23,33,43 has a gradable VITA shade A3,5 or darker by clinical assessment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Teeht with restorations in frontal teeth
• Patients with untreated periodontitis or caries
• Patients with fixed orthodontics appliances
• Patients with know allergies to ingredients
• Patients who are nursing or pregnant
• Patients with severe systemic illnesses
• Patients with development tooth anomalies
• Patients with non vital anterior teeth
• Patients with insufficient oral hygiene