Percepción y satisfacción de los pacientes sometidos a aclaramiento dental Guayaquil - 2023.

Abstract

Introduction: Oral health and dental aesthetics are relevant aspects in contemporary society, highlighting dental whitening as one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide. Patient satisfaction after this process can be influenced by various variables, from previous expectations to experience during the procedure and the presence of side effects Objective: Determine the perception and satisfaction of patients undergoing dental whitening Materials and methods: This descriptive study and cross-sectional study based on surveys was approved by the Research Committee of the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG). Surveys were administered to 350 patients from the UCSG dental clinic, of which 200 who met the inclusion criteria were included. Results: Of the participants, 59% were women and 41% men, highlighting a concentration in the young population (63% between 18-25 years old). In-office teeth whitening was the most common (94%), and most experienced little or no pain during the procedure. Satisfaction with the duration of the procedure varied, being neutral for 37%. Post-treatment dental hypersensitivity was low (83%), and the majority underwent a single session (77.5%). The majority felt neutral, satisfied, or very satisfied with the procedure, and 59% would be willing to repeat it. Conclusion: Despite some experiences of pain and varying levels of satisfaction, most patients showed willingness to repeat the procedure.