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Table 5 PIDAQ results at different time points. A: Statistically significant differences (Wilcoxon test, < 0.05) versus baseline. Expressed in median values (minimum/maximum). B: Statistically significant differences (Wilcoxon test, p < 0.05) versus 1 week after bleaching

From: The change of teeth color, whiteness variations and its psychosocial and self-perception effects when using low vs. high concentration bleaching gels: a one-year follow-up

 

Time Points

Dimension

Baseline

1 week

1 month

6 months

12 months

after bleaching

after bleaching

after bleaching

after bleaching

Dental Self-Confidence

16

23

22

22

23

(11:28)

(15:28) A

(16:29) A

(13:27) A

(14:29) A

Social Impact

17

16

12

13

10

(9:34)

(8:27) A

(8:26) AB

(8:24) AB

(8:24) AB

Psychological Impact

19

15

13

14

11

(8:26)

(6:22) A

(6:23) A

(6: 22) A

(6:19) AB

Esthetic Concern

7

6

5

3

3

(3:15)

(3:10) A

(3:10) A

(3: 9) A

(3:10) A

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BMC Oral Health

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