Tauan Rosa Santana, Paula Fernanda Damasceno Silva, Márcia Luciana Carregosa Santana, Clara Lemos Leal Barata de Mattos, Michael Willian Favoreto, Taynara de Souza Carneiro, Alessandra Reis, Alessandro Dourado Loguércio, Larissa Maria Assad Cavalcante, Luis Felipe Jochims Schneider, André Luis Faria-E-Silva
BACKGROUND: Light-cured resins are widely used as gingival barriers to protect the gums from highly concentrated peroxides used in tooth bleaching. The impact of barrier brand on clinical outcomes is typically considered negligible. However, there is limited evidence on the effects of different brands on operator experience, barrier adaptation, and patient comfort. OBJECTIVE: This clinical trial assessed the impact of four commercial gingival barrier brands (Opaldam, Topdam, Lysadam, and Maxdam) on operator perception, adaptation quality, and patient comfort...
January 28, 2024: BMC Oral Health