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Introdução: O branqueamento dentário é um procedimento estético muito procurado por pacientes devido aos padrões estéticos atuais. Muitos fatores etiológicos podem causar alteração de cor dos dentes e, para a maioria deles, o branqueamento dentário surge como a primeira opção de tratamento. A durabilidade do procedimento e a satisfação do paciente são indicadores importantes que merecem ser explorados. Objetivos: Este estudo visa avaliar a satisfação dos pacientes, ocorrência de efeitos colaterais e recidiva, através de um questionário aplicado a pacientes que foram submetidos a procedimentos de branqueamento na Clínica Dentária da UCP. Materiais e Métodos: Foi redigido e aplicado um questionário a uma amostra de 102 pacientes elegíveis, que efetuaram branqueamento dentário nos últimos 10 anos, tendo sido obtida uma taxa de resposta de 90% (92 participantes). O mesmo foi difundido através da plataforma Qualtrics, para garantir o anonimato dos participantes. Os dados obtidos foram posteriormente analisados utilizando o software Microsoft Excel®. Resultados: A amostra deste estudo é composta maioritariamente por pacientes com idades compreendidas entre os 25 e os 44 anos, do género feminino e solteiras. 60% dos pacientes optou pelo branqueamento em ambulatório e escovavam os dentes duas vezes ao dia. 77% relatou sensibilidade dentária, sendo que 68% demonstrou mais satisfação com os resultados, imediatamente após o procedimento, sem complicações em 91% dos casos. Embora 51% não tenha percebido impacto na qualidade de vida, muitos pacientes relataram aumento da autoestima, e 85% repetiria o procedimento, caso necessário. Conclusão: Os pacientes demonstraram elevada satisfação com os resultados imediatos do branqueamento dentário, embora essa satisfação tenha diminuído ao longo do tempo devido a efeitos secundários, nomeadamente a sensibilidade dentária e a recidiva. Contudo, destacam-se benefícios significativos na socialização, na autoestima e na estética dentária.
Introduction: Teeth whitening is an aesthetic procedure that is highly sought after by patients due to current aesthetic standards. Many etiological factors can cause tooth color changes and, for most of them, tooth whitening appears as the first treatment option. The durability of the procedure and patient satisfaction are important indicators that deserve to be explored. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate patient satisfaction, occurrence of side effects and recurrence, through a questionnaire applied to patients who underwent whitening procedures at the UCP Dental Clinic. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was written and administered to a sample of 102 eligible patients who had done teeth whitening in the last 10 years, with a response rate of 90% (92 participants). It was disseminated through the Qualtrics platform, to guarantee the anonymity of participants. The results obtained were subsequently analyzed using Microsoft Excel® software. Results: The sample of this study consists mainly of patients aged between 25 and 44 years, predominantly female and single. 60% of patients opted for at-home whitening and brushed their teeth twice a day. 77% reported dental sensitivity, with 68% expressing more satisfaction with the results immediately after the procedure, without complications in 91% of cases. Although 51% did not perceive an impact on their quality of life, many patients reported increased self-esteem, and 85% would repeat the procedure if necessary. Conclusion: Patients demonstrated high satisfaction with the immediate results of teeth whitening, although this satisfaction diminished over time due to side effects, namely dental sensitivity and relapse. However, significant benefits in socialization, self-esteem, and dental aesthetics were highlighted.
Introduction: Teeth whitening is an aesthetic procedure that is highly sought after by patients due to current aesthetic standards. Many etiological factors can cause tooth color changes and, for most of them, tooth whitening appears as the first treatment option. The durability of the procedure and patient satisfaction are important indicators that deserve to be explored. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate patient satisfaction, occurrence of side effects and recurrence, through a questionnaire applied to patients who underwent whitening procedures at the UCP Dental Clinic. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was written and administered to a sample of 102 eligible patients who had done teeth whitening in the last 10 years, with a response rate of 90% (92 participants). It was disseminated through the Qualtrics platform, to guarantee the anonymity of participants. The results obtained were subsequently analyzed using Microsoft Excel® software. Results: The sample of this study consists mainly of patients aged between 25 and 44 years, predominantly female and single. 60% of patients opted for at-home whitening and brushed their teeth twice a day. 77% reported dental sensitivity, with 68% expressing more satisfaction with the results immediately after the procedure, without complications in 91% of cases. Although 51% did not perceive an impact on their quality of life, many patients reported increased self-esteem, and 85% would repeat the procedure if necessary. Conclusion: Patients demonstrated high satisfaction with the immediate results of teeth whitening, although this satisfaction diminished over time due to side effects, namely dental sensitivity and relapse. However, significant benefits in socialization, self-esteem, and dental aesthetics were highlighted.
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Branqueamento dentário Qualidade de vida Efeitos adversos Sensibilidade dentária Tooth whitening Quality of life Adverse effects Tooth sensitivity