Which whitening tray do patients prefer? new study compares vivera and essix
NCT ID NCT05835453
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how satisfied people are with at-home teeth whitening using two different types of trays: Vivera and Essix. Forty adults with healthy teeth used a 10% carbamide peroxide gel for 2 hours a day, 3 days a week, for 4 weeks with each tray. Researchers measured satisfaction, whitening results, tooth sensitivity, and gum irritation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 10% carbamide peroxide bleaching gel
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the most comfortable and effective retainer for at-home whitening.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on satisfaction and sensitivity, not long-term safety.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica Dental Iturralde
Tafalla, Navarre, 31300, Spain
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