Effectiveness of nano-calcium phosphate paste on sensitivity during and after bleaching: a randomized clinical trial

Braz Oral Res. 2015:29:1-7. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107BOR-2015.vol29.0099. Epub 2015 Aug 21.

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of in-office bleaching and associated tooth sensitivity on application of nano-calcium phosphate paste as desensitizing agent. Bleaching was performed with 35% hydrogen peroxide gel in 40 patients who were randomly divided into placebo and nano-calcium phosphate paste groups. Bleaching efficacy (BE) was evaluated using a value-oriented Vita shade guide. Tooth sensitivity was recorded using a numeric rating scale (0-4) during bleaching and up to 48 h after each session. The primary outcome of absolute risk of tooth sensitivity was compared using the Fisher's exact test (α = 0.05). The intensity of tooth sensitivity and the efficacy of in-office bleaching were also statistically evaluated. No significant differences in absolute risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity were detected between the groups (p = 1.0 and p = 0.53, respectively). BE was also found to be similar between the groups (p = 0.67). Although the use of a nano-calcium phosphate paste associated with fluoride and potassium nitrate did not influence the whitening outcome, but it also did not reduce bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcium Phosphates / administration & dosage*
  • Calcium Phosphates / adverse effects
  • Dentin Desensitizing Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Dentin Sensitivity / chemically induced*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / administration & dosage*
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Nitrates / administration & dosage*
  • Nitrates / adverse effects
  • Potassium Compounds / administration & dosage*
  • Potassium Compounds / adverse effects
  • Tooth Bleaching / adverse effects*
  • Tooth Bleaching / methods
  • Tooth Bleaching Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Tooth Bleaching Agents / adverse effects
  • Tooth Discoloration / drug therapy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Dentin Desensitizing Agents
  • Nitrates
  • Potassium Compounds
  • Tooth Bleaching Agents
  • calcium phosphate
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • potassium nitrate