Preemptive use of ibuprofen and desensitizer decreases immediate tooth sensitivity after in-office bleaching: A triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

CONCLUSIONS: The combined use of 400 mg of IBU and KF2 appears to be beneficial in managing postbleaching tooth sensitivity. It provides a superior analgesic effect compared with placebo.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The preemptive administration of IBU plus KF2 reduces tooth sensitivity after tooth whitening when compared with placebo. This clinical trial was registered in the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry Platform. The registration number is U1111-1249-8191.PMID:38244017 | DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2023.11.011

Source: Journal of the American Dental Association - January 20, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nath ália Larissa Bezerra Lima Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza Annanda Hellen Cadengue de Siqueira Samylla Gl ória de Araújo Costa Pedro Vin ícius de Melo Alves Francisb ênia Alves Silvestre Nicole Esc órcio de Meneses S érgio Lima Santiago Raniel Fe Source Type: research