Many people want to have a snow-white smile. But smoking, tea, coffee, cola and various products paint tooth enamel. Brushing your teeth with an ordinary and even whitening toothpaste helps poorly, and whitening in the dental office is not cheap. Therefore, recently, it has become popular to whiten with the help of special tools that are widely advertised and sold.
Opalescense - teeth whitener, which can be used both in the clinic and at home. You can learn about its actions, advantages and disadvantages from our article.
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How does Opalescence work?
Opalescence bleaching agent is recommended to be used to eliminate small brown and color enamel defects that are at a depth of no more than 0.2 mm. The composition of the suspension includes:
- Silicon carbamide particles for abrasive enamel processing.
- 6.6% hydrochloric acid, with which chemical treatment is carried out.
In the gel is the activator, the genus by the action of which carbamide peroxide actively decomposes and begins to release molecular oxygen. Protein bonds entering the stained areas of enamel react with oxygen and decompose. As a result, the pigmented areas become discolored without harming the teeth.
When using Opalescence strictly according to the instructions, only controlled areas are removed from the surface of the teeth. Defects are simultaneously removed and enamel is polished.
Depending on the type of Opalescence chosen and the individual reaction of the tooth enamel to the suspension, the teeth are lightened by 2-10 tones.
Enamel lightening procedure in the dental office
For the procedure in the clinic The following types of gel are used:
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Xtra Boost consists of 38% hydrogen peroxide, so that the enamel is bleached after the first use of the gel. The solution is applied to the teeth with a special brush, and after a time is removed with a dental vacuum cleaner. The duration of the procedure is 60 minutes. - Boost PF is intended for sensitive teeth. In addition to hydrogen peroxide, the composition of the suspension includes strengthening the enamel fluoride and potassium.
- Endo Kit is used only for endodontic clarification. During this procedure, the teeth are affected by dark spots from the inside.
During bleaching after applying the gel, each tooth is illuminated for 30 seconds by a photopolymer lamp. As a result, after the first procedure, tooth enamel brightens by 1-2 shades. To protect the teeth from excessive sensitivity after bleaching, the enamel is covered with a special varnish, which includes calcium and fluoride.
Home whitening system Opalescenz
For those who do not like to visit dental offices, you can use a special gel for home use. Manufacturers have released several types of such whitening system.
Opalescence PF
The viscous gel consists of carbamide peroxide, potassium nitrate and sodium fluoride. Its concentration can be 10, 15 or 20%. So that the surface is not dehydrated, 20% of water enters the suspension.
The system is designed for those who have tooth enamel darkened under the influence of external factors.
Gel using a disposable syringe should be applied to the teeth with one continuous thin strip.At the dentist, you can make special caps, the use of which is more convenient. In this case, the gel is applied to their inner side, and the caps are attached to the teeth.
Bleaching modes can be different - from 1 to 10 hours per day. In some cases, caps can be installed at night. The gel will be active for 8–10 hours.
Opalescence TresWhite Supreme
The composition of the system is the same as that of the Opalescence PF, however, ready-made caps already filled with gel are additionally included in the kit. They are elastic and very thin, therefore they are suitable for any teeth. Suspension concentration maybe 10 and 15%.
The kit includes five disposable cap pairs, which are used from 30 to 60 minutes per day. The course of procedures - from 5 to 10 days.
Kapu must be fixed in the middle of the dentition and straighten all teeth. The outer part is removed.
The Opalescence TresWhite Supreme system is designed to update the result some time after the teeth whitening in the dental clinic. The gel in the sets has pleasant tastes: mint, peach and melon.
After three procedures, the result of bleaching will be noticeable. The advantage of this system is ease and ease of use.
TresWhite Ortho Mint
Whitening gel based on hydrogen peroxide and has a concentration of only 8%. Designed for patients with fixed orthopedic structures in the mouth. During the period of orthopedic treatment, oral hygiene is very important, therefore, in addition to bleaching, the system provides an antibacterial effect.
During the procedure, the gel acts only on the enamel. The briquettes installed in a mouth and plates it does not affect. Before use, caps are released from packaging and gently fixed in the center of the dentition. Then the outer part is removed and only the invisible strip filled with gel remains.
The set consists of 10 incredibly elastic caps, each of which is already filled with suspension. The whitening procedure lasts from 30 to 60 minutes. Depending on the desired effect, TresWhite Ortho Mint can be applied from 5 to 10 days.
Advantages of the whitening method Opalescens
Due to its advantages, the Opalescen system in high demand. Its advantages include:
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the uniqueness of the composition, due to which the enamel remains healthy and strong; - the possibility of carrying out the procedure not only in the clinic, but also at home;
- no pain;
- lightening of tooth enamel by 8–10 tones;
- result after the first procedure;
- availability;
- ease of use (no expensive equipment required);
- maintaining the effect for 2-3 years.
After applying Opalescence teeth do not dehydrate and do not change. Their pulp remains unharmed.
Disadvantages and contraindications
The disadvantages of the gel is quite small. These include:
- The possibility of an allergic reaction to one of the components of the suspension.
- After the procedure, tooth sensitivity may increase.
- Improper use of the gel can cause burns to the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Everyone who is going to whiten their teeth with the help of Opalescence suspension should be aware of these negative aspects.
Contraindications to the use of the gel:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- children and teenagers under 16 years old;
- caries;
- deformation of the teeth;
- individual intolerance to hydrogen peroxide and other components of the gel.
In these cases, the whitening procedure is recommended to refuse.
Whitening Opalescence is deservedly popular with patients. After its application, the teeth become much lighter, while remaining healthy, strong and strong.
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