Opalescence™ PF 10%, 15%, 20%, 35%, and 45%

Carbamide Peroxide with Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride

For use with customized take-home whitening trays, Opalescence PF teeth whitening gel offers many options for patients. With its easy syringe delivery, Opalescence PF whitening gel is easily customizable for each patient’s individual situation. The gel contains 20% water to prevent dehydration, and the sticky, viscous teeth whitening gel does not leach from the tray and helps keep the gel and tray in place.1 With five concentrations and three flavors, patients can completely customize their whitening experience.

  • Opalescence teeth whitening gel contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride)
  • Effective in helping reduce shade relapse as compared to competitor tooth whitening products2, 3
  • Opalescence whitening gel is made up of at least 20% water which helps prevent dehydration
  • Five concentrations for treatment flexibility
  • Three flavors: Mint, Melon, and Regular
  • Sweetened with xylitol which may reduce the risk of tooth decay
  • Day or night wear
  • Sticky, viscous gel won’t migrate to soft tissues and ensures tray stays securely in place
  • Vegan—no animal products used
  • Certified gluten free
  • Certified kosher

 





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The #1 Professional Teeth Whitening Brand on the Planet

If your patients are looking for the best teeth whitening experience and results, Opalescence PF teeth whitening can deliver. It is used with customized teeth whitening trays to provide the personalized approach that patients want, while the powerful teeth whitening gel gives them the results they deserve. With over 30 years of experience, more than 50 teeth whitening awards earned, and over 100 million smiles brightened, Opalescence teeth whitening is the #1 professional teeth whitening brand on the planet for a reason.

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Global Whitening Leader

Opalescence PF teeth whitening's easy syringe delivery, five concentrations of carbamide peroxide (10%, 15%, 20%, 35%, and 45%), and three great-tasting flavors (Mint, Melon, and Regular) allow for maximum treatment flexibility based on your patient’s needs. Opalescence PF teeth whitening gel is vegan—no animal products are used. It is also certified gluten free and certified kosher, so it fits in with the lifestyles and beliefs of patients from diverse backgrounds.

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The Best Way To Whiten Teeth

For over 30 years Opalescence teeth whitening systems have helped patients get bright white smiles in safe, trusted, and reliable ways. No LED teeth whitening lights are necessary with Opalescence teeth whitening, as lights do not affect the whitening results,3 in fact, some research shows that using a light for whitening can be harmful to lips and gums.4

Opalescence whitening gels contain a powerful whitening ingredient—either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide gels break down into water, oxygen, and reactive oxygen molecules. These reactive oxygen molecules oxidize the bonds of discolored stain molecules. By changing the stained molecules, the tooth appearance becomes lighter.5 The sticky, viscous teeth whitening gel does not leach from the tray and helps keep the gel and tray in place.1 This results in a whitening treatment that is more comfortable and effective, which means the patient receives the best teeth whitening experience possible.

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At-Home Teeth Whitening Done Right

Opalescence PF teeth whitening offers patients a personalized professional teeth whitening experience in the comfort of their own home. The customized whitening trays are tailored to the patient’s smile, enhancing patient comfort and providing them the attention their smile deserves. Its efficient syringe delivery is simple to use with the custom trays and allows for the patient to dispense just the right amount of whitening gel necessary for each application. Depending on the concentration used, Opalescence PF teeth whitening can be worn day or night to better fit the patient’s lifestyle.

Opalescence PF Day or Night

Create an At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit for Your Patients

While each Opalescence teeth whitening kit is effective as a stand-alone teeth whitening treatment, many patients benefit from using a combination of products to meet their needs. Because each Opalescence teeth whitening product works in combination with the others, it is easy to create a customized teeth whitening kit for any patient to take home. For example, Opalescence PF whitening is a great way to follow-up an Opalescence™ Boost™ in-office whitening treatment and go perfectly with the daily use of Opalescence™ Whitening Toothpaste.

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Technical Details

Formulated with High Water Content

Many whitening products on the market dehydrate teeth, resulting in uncomfortable sensitivity for patients. Opalescence PF teeth whitening gel is made up of at least 20% water content which prevents dehydration. Opalescence gel is effective in helping reduce shade relapse as compared to competitor tooth whitening products.2

Sweetened with Xylitol

Opalescence PF teeth whitening gel is sweetened with xylitol which may reduce the risk of tooth decay.

Contains PF

Opalescence PF teeth whitening gel contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride) for patient comfort.

Made in the USA from Globally Sourced Materials

Opalescence teeth whitening gels, trays, syringes, and toothpastes are manufactured at Ultradent’s facility in Utah from globally sourced materials. By purchasing products manufactured in the USA, you are supporting our nation’s economy and helping to provide jobs to hundreds of Americans who take pride in what they do.

Clinicals

Before and After Opalescence PF Whitening

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Before whitening. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Nixon)

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Upper teeth after five nights of treatment, approximately 40 hours. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Nixon)

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Heavy tetracycline discolorations. This whitening process can require a whitening treatment that lasts from several weeks to months.

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After whitening with Opalescence gel.

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A 12-year-old before whitening.

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After five nights of whitening.

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Moderate to advanced tetracycline stains.

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Improvement in two weeks. With tetracycline stains, treatment can require two to six months6

Procedures

Opalescence PF Whitening Patient Instructions

See Instructions for Use for complete instructions, warnings, and precautions.

Step 1

Express one continuous bead of gel approximately halfway up the facial side of the tray from molar to molar. This should use about 1/2 to 1/3 of a syringe per tray.

Step 2

Insert the tray in your mouth and lightly tap it to adapt the sides to your teeth. Wear time depends on which concentration of Opalescence whitening you use.

  • Opalescence PF 10%: 8–10 hours or overnight
  • Opalescence PF 15%: 4–6 hours
  • Opalescence PF 20%: 2–4 hours
  • Opalescence PF 35%: 30-60 minutes
  • Opalescence PF 45%: 15-30 minutes

If you experience any significant sensitivity, stop your treatment and talk to your dentist.

Step 3

Remove excess gel with a soft toothbrush.

Step 4

Clean tray with soft toothbrush and water. Store in tray case provided.

Testimonials

"​We have tried other whitening products in the office and have found that Opalescence has had the most well received results among our patients and staff. The decreased sensitivity, quick results, and the brighter whiter outcomes are just a few of the qualities Opalescence holds that truly set this product apart from all others."

Dr. Keith Jaeschke, DDS – Morris, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does teeth whitening work?

    Opalescence whitening gels contain a powerful whitening ingredient—either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. Peroxide gels break down into water, oxygen, and reactive oxygen molecules. These reactive oxygen molecules oxidize the bonds of discolored stain molecules. By changing the stained molecules, the tooth appearance becomes lighter.5


    Reactive oxygen molecules permeate the entire tooth, so there is no need for the whitening agent to be in contact with every surface of the tooth for the entire tooth to be whitened.5

  • Will teeth whitening affect bond strength?

    We recommend abstaining from any whitening treatments for 7–10 days before a bonding procedure.7, 8, 9
  • How long do teeth whitening results last?

    Tooth whitening results can last a year or more.8, 9 Teeth whitening results are very stable, but depending on the patient’s nutrition and lifestyle habits, the procedure may need to be redone periodically. Due to the safety of the teeth whitening agents, this should not concern the dentist or patient.
  • Will teeth whitening cause sensitivity?

    Tooth sensitivity can occur as a result of whitening. If sensitivity occurs, it is transient and disappears after the completion of whitening treatments. If desensitizing treatments are desired, we recommend the use of UltraEZ desensitizing gel or Enamelast fluoride varnish. Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste Sensitivity Formula can also be used to help to prevent or lessen sensitivity if it occurs.

Research & Studies

Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: case reports.

Caughman WF, Frazier KB, Haywood VB. Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: case reports.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10356567Caughman WF, Frazier KB, Haywood VB.
  • 1. Caughman WF, Frazier KB, Haywood VB. Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: case reports. Quintessence Int. 1999;30(3):155–161.
  • 2. Grobler SR, Majeed A, Hayward R, et al. A clinical study of the effectiveness of two different 10% carbamide peroxide bleaching products: a 6-month followup. Int J Dent. 2011:167525. doi:10.1155/2011/167525
  • 3. Mondelli RF, Azevedo JF, Francisconi AC, Almeida CM, Ishikiriama SK. Comparative clinical study of the effectiveness of different dental bleaching methods - two year follow-up. J Appl Oral Sci. 2012;20(4):435–443. doi:10.1590/s1678-77572012000400008
  • 4. Bruzell EM, Johnsen B, Aalerud TN, Dahl JE, Christensen T. In vitro efficacy and risk for adverse effects of light-assisted tooth bleaching. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2009;8(3):377–385. doi:10.1039/b813132e
  • 5. Kwon SR, Wertz PW. Review of the Mechanism of Tooth Whitening. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2015 Sep-Oct;27(5):240–257.
  • 6. Haywood VB, Leonard RH, Dickinson GL. Efficacy of six months of nightguard vital bleaching of tetracycline-stained teeth. J Esthet Dent. 1997;9(1):13–19. doi:10.1111/j.1708-8240.1997.tb00910.x
  • 7. Da Silva Machado J, Cândido MS, Sundfeld RH, De Alexandre RS, Cardoso JD, Sundefeld ML. The influence of time interval between bleaching and enamel bonding. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2007;19(2):111–119. doi:10.1111/j.1708-8240.2007.00077.x
  • 8. de Geus JL, de Lara MB, Hanzen TA, et al. One-year follow-up of at-home bleaching in smokers before and after dental prophylaxis. J Dent. 2015;43(11):1346-1351.