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NCT Number: NCT07569276

Effects of an Experimental Propolis Gel on Tooth Sensitivity Control and Post-bleaching Color Change: a Randomized Clinical Trial

This randomized, parallel, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study aims to investigate the effects of an experimental 0.5% propolis gel on controlling tooth sensitivity and discoloration after in-office dental bleaching. Sixty-six volunteers will be selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and will be randomly assigned to three experimental groups: Placebo - received application of a gel without active ingredient (K-Y Original), KF2 - received application of 5% potassium nitrate and 2% sodium fluoride (Desensitize KF 2%), and Propolis 0.5% - application of the experimental 0.5% propolis gel. All participants will undergo two in-office bleaching sessions with 35% hydrogen peroxide, with seven-day intervals between them. The bleaching agent will be applied for 30 minutes. The desensitizing agents will be applied prior to bleaching and kept in contact with the vestibular dental surface for ten minutes. Sensitivity will be monitored daily using the Visual Analogue Scale for fourteen days, while color change will be determined by spectrophotometry, using the parameters of the CIELab* system and calculation of ΔE00, measured before bleaching (T0) and 7 days after the second bleaching session (T1). The data will be subjected to statistical analysis according to sample distribution, adopting a power of 80% and a significance level of 5%.

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Key information

Conditions

Tooth Bleaching Dentin Desensitizing Agents Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

All groups will undergo in-office whitening treatment, carried out in 2 sessions with a 7-day interval, according to the steps described below:

Prophylaxis; Application of gingival barrier; Application of desensitizing agent or placebo, according to the established groups; Handling of the whitening material following the manufacturer's instructions: application of Whiteness HP 35% whitening gel for 30 minutes Final removal of the whitening gel and gingival barrier, followed by rinsing with water.

The application of the desensitizing agent or its placebo will follow this sequence:

Relative isolation with cotton rolls; Active application of the product on the buccal surfaces of all teeth using a rubber cup for 10 minutes; Rinsing with water.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • good oral hygiene
  • absence of active caries lesions
  • never having previous whitening therapy
  • not present dental hypersensitivity
  • don't be a smoker
  • not be pregnant
  • present at least 28 teeth in the oral cavity.

Exclusion criteria

  • volunteers who were under orthodontic treatment,
  • presence of periodontal disease
  • dental cracks or fractures
  • restorations and prostheses on anterior teeth
  • extensive molar restorations
  • gastroesophageal disorders
  • severe internal dental darkening
  • presence of dentinal exposure in anterior and/or posterior teeth.

Treatment and study plan

Placebo - gel KY original

Other

Prior to bleaching treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide, the Placebo group received the application of a placebo gel (without active ingredient), under the same conditions described for the experimental gel.

Propolis gel

Other

Prior to bleaching treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide, the dental elements of the Propolis received application of the experimental desensitizing gel on the buccal surfaces of the central incisors, lateral incisors, canines and upper and lower premolars, for 10 minutes.

KF2- Potassium nitrate

Other

Prior to bleaching treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide, the dental elements of the KF2 received application of the potassium nitrate gel on the buccal surfaces of the central incisors, lateral incisors, canines and upper and lower premolars, for 10 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Post-whitening sensitivity assessment

    Time frame: 14 days

    To assess post-operative sensitivity, patients will be instructed to fill out a form to record daily tooth sensitivity during the 14 days of treatment, based on their individual perception of pain. This form will be handed out at each whitening session and returned to the researcher at the following session, that is, always one week after each whitening session. The assessment form will consist of a visual analogue scale (VAS). This scale consists of a 10 cm horizontal line with scores of 0 and 10 at its ends, where 0 means no sensitivity and 10 means severe tooth sensitivity. The patient will be instructed to draw a vertical line along the horizontal line of the scale, recording the intensity of tooth sensitivity per day. So that the distance in millimeters from the zero end can later be measured with the aid of a millimeter ruler, thus obtaining the patient's pain intensity level.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Color evaluation

    Time frame: Baseline (T0) and one week after the 2rd whitening session (T1)

    The VITA Easyshade spectrophotometer (VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany) will be used to measure the color, where the area of dental correspondence to be evaluated will be the middle third of the vestibular surface of the upper canines. To standardize the color readings, silicone matrices will be made, where the impression will be extended from canine to canine. A window will be created on the vestibular surface of each canine of the silicone guide using a metal device with a radius of 6 mm, corresponding to the diameter of the spectrophotometer tip. Thus, the tip of the device will be inserted into the silicone guide to obtain the color parameters. Subsequently, the color difference between the baseline (T0) and one week after the 2rd bleaching session (T1) will be calculated using the CIEDE2000 formulas (ΔE00).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Cecy M Silva, Doctor

CONTACT

[email protected]

+55 (91) 3201-7563

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal do Para

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a 0.5% Experimental Propolis Gel on Tooth Sensitivity Control and Post-bleaching Color Change: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2027
First posted
May 6, 2026
Registry last updated
May 6, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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