A comparison of the grade of lightening between two agents, Whiteness Hp Maxx and Lase Peroxide Sensy, in patients attending the Dr. René Puig Bentz Dental Clinic at Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña.
Description
Today, one of the characteristics of the ideal beauty stereotype for both men and women is to have a “white” and bright smile, which is not easy to achieve naturally, since the natural color of teeth is yellowish or opaque. However, it has been possible to reduce the shade of tooth enamel through simple, quick, and safe dental procedures. This research was observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional. The sample was selected for convenience, including 50 patients divided into two equal groups of 25 people, aged between 18 and 45 years. For data analysis, a database was created in Microsoft Excel, from which the information was processed and presented in graphs and statistical tables. The results showed that both agents were effective, with grade 2 whitening predominating. However, Lase Peroxide Sensy showed a slight advantage, with 20% of patients achieving grade 3, compared to 16% of the group treated with Whiteness Hp Maxx. In terms of tooth shades, shade A2 was the most common before treatment, while shade A1 predominated after treatment, especially with Lase Peroxide Sensy (76%). The age with the best results was 22 years, and females showed greater effectiveness (48%) than males (24%). Sixty percent exposed eight teeth per arch, the criterion used to define the number of teeth to be whitened. In terms of satisfaction, Lase Peroxide Sensy also stood out, with 84% of patients completely satisfied vs. 72% for Whiteness Hp Maxx. It is concluded that both agents are effective, but Lase Peroxide Sensy shows a slight superiority in aesthetic results and patient satisfaction. According to the results of this study, the null hypothesis (H0) is accepted, as it confirms that the Lase Peroxide Sensy whitening agent offers a higher degree of whitening than Whiteness Hp Maxx.
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The first step was to define the most appropriate type of study for the objectives set. In this case, an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional design was chosen. The location and time frame were then defined. In this case, it was in the Dental Operating Room of the Dr. René Puig Bentz Dental Clinic at the National University Pedro Henríquez Ureña. The universe and sample must be selected using the respective selection criteria. The universe included patients between the ages of 18 and 45, and the final sample consisted of 50 patients who visited that clinical area. To collect information, a digital form was used that contained data such as name, age, sex, non-pathological history, etiology of tooth color change, number of teeth visible when smiling (smile width), tooth shades before and after whitening, degree of variation, Likert-type satisfaction scale, and clinical photographs taken during the procedure. Before collecting the data, operator calibration and a pilot test were carried out to verify that the procedure was feasible and to avoid errors during the main study. Once the pilot test was completed, data collection was carried out in the aforementioned area: on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (full day), and Tuesdays and Fridays (morning and afternoon). Patients were selected according to the inclusion criteria. After data collection, a database was created in Microsoft Excel, where the data was organized and processed. Finally, frequency tables were constructed to sort and analyze the results according to the specific objectives of the research.
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena