Block-out resin is applied & cured to facial surfaces of teeth to be
whitened
Resin tray is constructed & trimmed to specification
Client is instructed regarding the use of tray to apply whitening agent
Opalescence procedure
Follow instructions on how to load gel into custom bleaching tray - use
no more than 1/3 to 1/2 syringe
Have client brush teeth before inserting tray
Show client how to load tray by expressing one continuous bead of gel
approximately half-way up (or slightly lower) from the incisal edge on
the facial side of the tray from molar to molar
Lightly tap tray to adapt tray to sides of teeth
Remove excess gel with clean finger or soft toothbrush
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, Rinse twice, do not swallow rinsed gel
Wear Opalescene 10% for 810 hrs or overnight. Opalescence 15% for
46 hr, 20% for 24 hr, 35% for 30 min
Instruct client to clean tray wit soft brush & cool tap water after each
use. Store tray in case provided
Note: Load the syringes, put in the buccal surface of the teeth that are
gonna be whitened
Side notes
Stopping use for multiple nights does not jeopardize continued
bleaching when reinitiated
With sensitivity/gingival irritation - 1st treatment of choice is application
of UltraEZ (maybe worn in Opalescence bleaching tray from 12 hr
overnight as needed); can also use anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen,
aspirin)
Standard to evaluate clients every 35 days of treatment; number of
days required to complete treatment depends on the types of stains
present or their severity
Inform clients that existing crowns, tooth coloured fillings, etc. do not
whiten, even though natural teeth potentially will
Record keeping
Initial shade
Whitening product described
Concentration of product
Post-operative instruction
Re-evaluation time frame
Complete/Full denture
Indication
The patient is edentulous
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