Clinical Research Directory

Effectiveness of Dental Bleaching Using Different Designs of 3D-Printed and Conventional Customized Nightguards

This randomized, double-blind, split-mouth clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of at-home dental bleaching using customized nightguards fabricated by digital (3D-printed CAD-CAM) and conventional methods, with and without reservoirs. Adult participants with good general and oral health and a baseline tooth shade of A2 or darker undergo bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide. Outcomes include tooth color change (subjective and spectrophotometric measures), tooth sensitivity, gingival irritation, patient comfort, and patient satisfaction over time.

A Comparative Study Between the Efficacy of Diode Laser and Nano-chitosan Gel on Activation of Non-vital in- Office Bleaching Agent

The growing demand for white smile between patients has increased over recent years, the development of techniques and improvement of materials permits searching for beautiful natural smile. The discoloration of teeth might be intrinsic, extrinsic, or combined. A variety of commercial bleaching agents is available. The most common substances used are carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide or a mixture of sodium perborate and hydrogen peroxide.

Efficacy and Safety Assessment of Experimental Bleaching Agents

Tooth bleaching is widely used to treat the colors of teeth. This study compares the efficiency of two experimental bleaching gels, with and without nanoparticles, and with and without light activation versus two commercial bleaching products of low and high concentrations. The objective is to evaluate tooth color change, sensitivity, and patient satisfaction in patients with moderate yellowing of their teeth. Methods: This is a randomized controlled trial that will include 120 participants aged 18-65 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of 12 treatment groups: Gel A (with or without nanoparticles, with or without light), Gel B (with or without nanoparticles, with or without light), Whiteness HP 35% (with or without light) and Whiteness Automixx 6% (with or without light). The primary outcome is tooth color change, measured using a commercially-available equipment. Secondary outcomes will include tooth sensitivity and patient satisfaction. Randomization will be computer-generated. Results: The study is expected to show differences in color change between the experimental and commercial gels. Tooth sensitivity and patient satisfaction will be evaluated to determine the overall effectiveness and safety of the treatments. Conclusions: This trial will provide information into the whitening efficacy of two experimental gels compared to two widely used commercial products.

Comparison of Color Measurements of Postgraduate Dental Students Using Different Color Determination Methods

This study evaluates the accuracy of tooth color identification skills in the anterior region using a new technique, the button technique, in comparison with other methods.

Evaluation of 2-year Clinical Performance of Two Different Single Color Universal Composite Resin Restorative Materials.

Dentists have recently preferred to use composite materials and restorative techniques that allow the use of simplified clinical protocols in order to reduce the time the patient spends in the dentist's chair and minimize technical sensitivity. Color selection in the clinic is a very sensitive process and is affected by environmental factors and operator-related variables. This has led to the development of single-color universal composite resins that aim to facilitate color selection. These materials have a universal opacity and several Vita shades and are recommended by manufacturers to be used in a single color layer that can match different tooth colors. In recent years, monochromatic universal composites have been developed that are supposed to be compatible with all Vita Classic Scale shades from A1 to D4. Manufacturers report that single-color universal composites can be applied to teeth of all colors without using the layering technique using different color composites. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the clinical performance of 2 different single-color universal composite resin materials (OMNICHROMA and Zenchroma) in the restoration of non-carious cervical lesions with the control group (Filtek Z250, 3M), which is a multi-color composite resin material, using modified US Public Health Service (USPHS) and World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria.

Effects of Bio-active Desensitizer on Reduction of Tooth Sensitivity Caused by In-office Bleaching.

The main aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of a bioactive glass desensitizer in reducing tooth sensitivity associated with in-office vital tooth bleaching. In addition, this study aims to compare the effectiveness of the bioactive glass desensitizer with that of a fluoride gel and a gel without desensitizing agent with regard to incidence, intensity, and duration of tooth sensitivity and, finally, to investigate how these agents affect tooth-shade following in-office bleaching. The hypothesis of the study is: There will be no difference in the effect of a bio-active glass desensitizer on tooth sensitivity associated with vital in-office tooth bleaching compared to a fluoride gel and the bio-active glass desensitizer has no effect on the bleaching efficacy.

Tooth Discoloration Induced by Pulpotomy Materials

Vital pulp therapy including pulpotomy is commonly used for managing teeth with carious pulp exposure instead of performing root canal therapy. The gold standard materials used in this procedure are the calcium silicate based materials, however recent case reports have shown tooth discoloration caused by these materials especially MTA which is of concern to the patients. The aim of this study is to compare tooth color changes and discoloration induced by 3 calcium silicate based materials used in pulpotomy over 6 months, 12 months and yearly up to 5 years.

Composite Repair Using Silane Coupling Agent

Evaluation the influence of the use of silane coupling agent application as a separate step versus application of silane or acid resistance silane containing adhesives on the clinical performance of repaired posterior resin composite restorations according to Modified United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria over one year.