Opalescence expands

Gunz is expanding its commitment to the Opalescence Tooth Whitening System in line with ever-increasing demand in the cosmetically driven segment of the market.

The innovative Opalescence Tooth Whitening System was developed by Ultradent Products, Inc. some 13 years ago and has evolved to it now enjoy a number one REALITY ranking. From the state-of-the-art "no-light, power white", Opalescence Xtra Boost, to their innovative Tres White, the first pre-loaded disposable tray take home whitening product, Opalescence strives to deliver cutting edge whitening products.

GUNZ Dental is expanding the locally available Opalescence Tooth Whitening System range and the Opalescence 15% PF take home kits are now available in Australia and New Zealand. These come in three flavours - melon, mint and regular - to provide your patients with an enjoyablel, refreshing feeling while their teeth are being whitened. Opalescence 15% PF contains 20% water to prevent dehydration of the teeth and Ultradent's patented micro Potassium Nitrate and Fluoride to reduce immediate and long term sensitivity. Like the Opalescence 10% PF and 20% PF, Carbamide Peroxide is the active ingredient.

University studies prove Carbamide Peroxide gel stays active for 8-10 hours during overnight bleaching*. Unlike other bleaching gels, the whitening gel of Opalescence PF has a sticky, viscous formula which prevents the whitening material leaching from the custom made tray.

Opalescence PF was rated 5 STARS by the independent research company REALITY CHOICE in 2005. According to the company, this ensures clinicians that Opalescence PF is "the gold standard" in tooth whitening and provides you with the confidence that your patients will obtain the optimum result.

Opalescence PF is recommended for whitening discolored teeth prior to placement of composite, veneers, and/or crowns. It is effective in removing some or all of the internal discolorations due to congenital, systemic, pharmacologic, traumatic, and aging factors. Opalescence PF shows great success in addressing teeth with fluorosis and tetracycline stains. It is available in a variety if concentrations, formulations, flavours and kit configurations to meet all indications.

*Matis, BA, Caiao U, Blackman D, Schultz FA, and Eckert GJ. In Vivo degradation of Bleaching Gel used in Whitening Teeth. JADA 1999 Feb 130(2): 227-235.