Ultradent™ Opalescence™ PF Teeth Whitening Treatment Ultradent™ Opalescence™ PF Teeth Whitening Treatment

Opalescence™ PF take-home whitening gel is a professional carbamide peroxide teeth whitener in a unique potassium nitrate plus fluoride formulation for use with customized whitening trays. The whitening gel contains 20% water to prevent dehydration, and the sticky, viscous formula helps keep the gel and tray in place. With five concentrations and two flavours, patients can completely customize their whitening experience. Other features and benefits include:

• Opalescence tooth whitening gel contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride). Potassium nitrate has been shown to help reduce sensitivity. Fluoride has been shown to help reduce caries and strengthen enamel.
• Formulated to prevent dehydration and shade relapse
• Sticky, viscous gel won’t migrate to soft tissues and ensures tray stays securely in place
• Five concentrations with wear times from 15 minutes to overnight
• Two flavours: Mint and Regular
• Day or night wear

Indications for Use

Opalescence is recommended for whitening discoloured teeth to remove internal tooth discolourations due to congenital, systemic, pharmacologic, traumatic, etc., factors as well as aging.

Recommended concentration & wear time for use with aligners: Opalescence PF 10%, 8-10 hours overnight. Due to discomfort or sensitivity that can occur as a result of an orthodontic treatment, avoid using this product for the first two weeks after receiving orthodontic aligners and for the first two days after each new aligner set, as whitening can increase tooth sensitivity. See the detailed Instructions for Use in the Resources tab.

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Before & After

Before Whitening with Opalescence PF

After Whitening with Opalescence PF

Opalescence PF Quick 45% Before & After

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After

Step by Step Guide: Opalescence PF Take-Home Whitening

Doctor Kits:

• 8 x 1.2 mL Opalescence PF syringes
• 2 x Sof-Tray 0.035 5"x5" sheets
• 1 x Tray Case
• 1 x 1oz Tube Opalescence toothpaste
• 1 x 1.2 mL LC Block-Out Resin syringe
• Mint flavour available in 10% (Item Number: 706510), 15% (706513), 20% (706516), 35% (706204), and 45% (706206) concentrations
• Regular flavour available in 10% (706509), 15% (706512) and 20% (706515) concentrations

4-Pack Refills:

• 4 x 1.2 mL Opalescence PF syringes
• Mint flavour available in 10% (Item Number: 706510), 15% (706513), 20% (706516), 35% (706204), and 45% (706206) concentrations
• Regular flavour available in 10% (706509), 15% (706512) and 20% (706515) concentrations

40-Pack Refills:

• 40 x 1.2 mL Opalescence PF syringes
• Mint flavour available in 10% (Item Number: 706510), 15% (706513), 20% (706516), 35% (706204), and 45% (706206) concentrations
• Regular flavour available in 10% (706509), 15% (706512) and 20% (706515) concentrations

Q: How long do I wear Opalescence take-home whitening?

A: The length of wear time for Opalescence take-home whitening will vary depending on the patient’s unique circumstances and preferences. Patients can choose from five concentrations for treatment flexibility from 15 minutes to overnight.

Q: How does whitening work?

A: Teeth whitening works intrinsically from the inside out, so there is no need for the entire tooth to be in contact with whitening agent in order for the entire tooth to be whitened. Peroxide gels break down into water, oxygen, and free radicals, which in turn oxidizes the bonds of coloured molecules that cause tooth discolouration.

Q: How long do whitening results last?

A: While whitening results are very stable long after the treatment is over, a few factors can affect the length of the whitening results such as genetics, diet, age, medication and certain habits. The procedure may need to be redone periodically.

Q: Will whitening cause tooth sensitivity?

A: Some people experience sensitivity while whitening, which is temporary. If desensitizing treatments are desired, we recommend the use of UltraEZ™ Desensitizing Gel or Enamelast™ Fluoride Varnish.

Q: How should I store Opalescence PF?

A: The 35% and 45% concentrations MUST be refrigerated. The 10%, 15% and 20% concentrations can be stored at room temperature.

Product Information

Click here to view the Opalescence PF Product Sheet.

Click here to view the Opalescence Quick PF 45% Product Sheet.

Click here to view the Power of a Smile Brochure.

Articles and Case Studies

Click here to view How I Used Opalescence Whitening Systems to Build my Practice by Dr. Jaimeé Morgan (Salt Lake City, UT).

Click here to view Dr. Jaimeé Morgan's Top Five Practice-Building Tips and why whitening is a major part of it.

Click here to view Opalescence PF clinical application tips in Patient Help: Dealing with Sensitivity During Whitening Treatment.

Click here to view FAQ About Tooth Whitening: How does it really work?

Technical Documents

Click here to view the Opalescence Storage Temperatures and Shelf Life Guide.

Click here to view the Opalescence PF SDS

Click here to view the Opalescence PF 35% (All Flavours) SDS

Click here to view the Opalescence PF IFU.

Click here to view the Opalescence PF with Aligners IFU (EN/FR).

Recommended aligners seaters/removers: Clenchy and Clenchy2