Teeth Whitening (Opalescence)

Teeth whitening at SPEA Olomouc uses Opalescence — a clinically studied bleaching system made by Ultradent Products — in both in-office and take-home formulations. Opalescence is distinguished in the whitening market by its inclusion of potassium nitrate and fluoride in the gel matrix: potassium nitrate reduces dentinal hypersensitivity during and after whitening, and fluoride supports enamel remineralisation, both of which improve patient comfort and…

The in-office Opalescence treatment uses a high-concentration hydrogen peroxide gel applied in controlled cycles at the chairside. Before application, the gums are protected with a light-cured resin barrier to prevent gel contact with soft tissue. The gel is applied to the tooth surfaces in one or more timed cycles, each lasting around fifteen to twenty minutes. The dentist monitors the whitening progress and the patient's comfort throughout. The session…

The take-home Opalescence system involves the dental team taking impressions to manufacture custom-fitted bleaching trays. The patient receives the trays and a supply of professional-strength carbamide peroxide gel (which breaks down to hydrogen peroxide at a lower concentration over a longer contact time). Trays are worn for a specified period each day — typically one to two hours — over one to two weeks, with the final shade achievable depending on the…