Active clinical trials for "Tooth Discoloration"

The aim of the present project is to clinically evaluate the bleaching effectiveness, tooth sensitivity, gingival irritation and patient´s satisfaction during a at-home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide using a conventional bleaching tray or a clear aligner.

Dental staining may interfere with compliance with chlorhexidine mouth rinse use Thus, developing strategies to control tooth staining associated with chlorhexidine use may be relevant for improving compliance. Thus, a new anti-staining toothpaste formulation (Dentaid, Barcelona, Spain) has been recently developed, aiming to interfere with the development of extrinsic staining associated with chlorhexidine use (preventive action), but also with the capacity of removing staining already formed. For that, the proposed formulation includes hexametaphosphate, tripolyphosphate and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), within its ingredients. Thus, it may be relevant to test the efficacy of this new anti-staining toothpaste formulation in two consecutive randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Objectives The primary objective of these RCTs will be to evaluate the capacity of preventing tooth staining, associated with the use of a chlorhexidine mouth rinse, adjunctive to subgingival instrumentation (step 2 of periodontal therapy) (RCT #1). As secondary objective, the capacity of eliminating or reducing tooth staining already present will be assessed (RCT #2).

This randomized controlled trial is to clinically assess and compare impression quality of polyvinylsiloxane impression material using one step (experimental) and two step (control) impression techniques and its effect on marginal fit of prosthesis and proximal contact of prosthesis.

Aim of the Study: This study will compare between injectable flowable composite (Beautifil flow plus x) and high viscosity glass ionomer (Equia Fil) by ART caries preventive protocol in high caries risk patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy

The objective of the present study was to compare the effects of reduction of extrinsic stains between a commercially available Oclean electric toothbrush and Oral B manual toothbrush.

Visual shade matching is the most common method, in which a color standard from a commercially available dental shade guide is compared to and matched with the target tooth. However, several factors can contribute to perception errors including: different lighting variables, multiple shade systems available in the market with lack of standardization in color systems and corresponding porcelain systems, individual human variables in color perception and lack of understanding of color science. Therefore, in order to eliminate the uncontrolled variables during the color matching process, instrumental methods have been developed. Spectrophotometric measurement methods employing computer calculations, based on color science and theories, allow quantitative evaluation which is objective and appears to be more accurate. However, extremely high costs, relatively low performance with respect to agreements of the computer-aided devices, and edge loss error make it less acceptable. One of the most powerful tools in communicating with both patients and dental ceramists is digital photography. Hence, this study is designed to explore the possibilities of a novel approach to shade management (eLABor_aid) utilizing a photocolorimetric (PCM) method and subsequent shade formulation without the use of stock shade guides in comparison to well-known visual and instrumental methods. The aim of the study is to evaluate the accuracy of digital photography combined with shade analyzing software (eLAB) in optimizing shade matching when compared to conventional and instrumental methods of shade selection. A Null Hypothesis is suggested where no significant difference regarding shade selection between eLAB protocol, conventional and instrumental methods will be found.

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.

This study aims to evaluate the dehydration and rehydration changes in teeth over time and the quantitative effect of these changes on natural tooth color in the clinic. In addition, it is aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different color measuring devices used in color detection in the clinic, the use of cross-polarization filters, and white balance calibration in color evaluation. Clinicians will evaluate the results of the time intervals in which dehydration is effective in detectable levels of color change. Considering the quantitative changes in dehydrated and rehydrated teeth, it will be possible to prevent negative results in restorations.

Aim of this study will be conducted to compare the shade matching and clinical performance of shade blocker versus chameleon effect of two single-shade of universal resin composite in class IV restorations over 1 year evaluation period

Enamel abrasion and stain removal efficacy of two whitening toothpastes