Assessing of Tooth Sensitivity Using Ibuprofen Before in Office-tooth Bleaching
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Ibuprofen has been recognized as anti-inflammatory and analgesic. The purpose of this study
is to determine the effect of ibuprofen 400 mg on tooth sensitivity (TS) caused by in-office
bleaching.
Methods: 30 health adults who received either placebo or ibuprofen. The drugs were
administered 1 hour prior to the bleaching and will be prescribed 5 doses every 8 hours
during 48 hours. For bleaching will be used 35% hydrogen peroxide gel. The tooth sensitivity
will be recorded for up and lower arc on two scales: VAS (visual analogic scale) and 0-4. The
shade evaluation will be performed before and 30 days after bleaching with visual shade guide
and spectrophotometer.