Which tooth whitening method causes less pain? new study compares
NCT ID NCT07669324
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to whiten teeth: a chemical bleaching gel and a light-activated bleaching gel. Thirty adults with yellowish or brownish stains on their front teeth were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers measured how white teeth got, how much tooth sensitivity people felt, and how satisfied they were with the results over one to three months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tooth bleaching gel (chemical or light-activated)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose a bleaching method that whitens teeth effectively while causing less tooth sensitivity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Tooth sensitivity is a known side effect of bleaching.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of six sound maxillary anterior teeth. * Patient having brown or yellowish stains. * Good oral health maintained by routine brushing. * Generalized tooth staining ranging from A2 or darker according to the value-oriented shade guide (Vita easy shade). * Patient is willing to sign a consent form and can attend all recall visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Existing anterior crowns or any restorations on anterior teeth that will interfere with the bleaching process. * Smoker or alcoholic patient. * Patients suffering from active periodontal diseases and exposed roots. * Patient who undergone previous whitening procedure. * Pregnant and lactating women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nahda University
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, 62511, Egypt
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