Align Technology’s new whitening system is optimized for Invisalign aligners and Vivera retainers, allowing both straightening and whitening in one treatment.
Dentists in the UK trained to treat with the Invisalign system now have access to a professional whitening system with the Opalescence PF whitening formula from Ultradent. The Invisalign professional whitening system – powered by Opalescence – is optimized for use with Invisalign clear aligners and Vivera retainers. It offers the excellent whitening results and improved practice experience that dental professionals expect during active tooth movement with Invisalign aligners, as well as during passive retention using Vivera retainers.
Simultaneous straightening and whitening, a powerful benefit
The Invisalign Professional Whitening System can be administered during Invisalign treatment. It will whiten under the attachments (McCaslin et al, 1999; Kugel et al, 2007), allowing simultaneous straightening and whitening. This is confirmed by doctors who were asked to provide examples of patients treated with the new system. When asked to confirm if bleaching was observed below the attachment site, 100% answered yes (Align Technology, 2023). This means you don’t have to wait for whitening until the end of the alignment – unless that’s the practice’s standard workflow or the patient’s preference.
Other benefits of the system include:
- All-inclusive: no whitening trays, gum barriers, specialized lights, cheek restraints or other equipment needed to start the whitening treatment
- No refrigeration storage requirement and long shelf life, making delivery and storage as easy as possible for the practice.
An all-in-one solution
“A brighter, whiter smile is an important part of the Invisalign patient journey. In fact, a survey of Invisalign practices shows that half of their patients request teeth whitening during or after completing Invisalign treatment (Align Technology, 2017),” said Raj Pudipeddi, Align Chief Product and Marketing Officer Technology, and SVP and managing director of the Asia Pacific region.
“We provide an all-in-one solution that combines a leading teeth whitening system with the world’s most advanced clear aligner system. This enables Invisalign trained doctors to enhance their patients’ treatment experience with a seamless workflow.
“This also allows for efficiency and practice growth. We are very excited to be working with Ultradent to offer the first professional whitening system optimized for use with Invisalign clear aligners and Vivera retainers.’
“We are honored to partner with Align to make our leading professional teeth whitening products available to more clinicians and patients around the world,” said Ultradent President and CEO Dirk Jeffs.
“Providing Align with teeth whitening products, ideal for use with Invisalign aligners and Vivera retainers, is an important step towards our mission to improve oral health worldwide. We look forward to continuing this mission together.’
professional recognition
Dr Mark Hughes from London commented on this ‘A positive advantage of this new system is that teeth whitening can be continuous with the alignment. Thus, straightening and whitening are done at the same time. Another big plus is having a branded and approved Invisalign whitening treatment that I can use on my Invisalign patients while they have their braces.”
Dr Nishan Dixit from London adds: “Patients are reassured that the product has been specially formulated to ensure that it is non-abrasive and will not damage their Invisalign aligners.”
Dr Elaine Halley from Perth, Scotland felt that “Invisalign and Opalescence are well known and trusted brands. This gives the team the confidence and assurance to offer proven products from a trusted company.”
Dr Mohsen Tehranian from London concluded that “the most significant benefit is that the gel has been formulated with an optimized viscosity for teeth whitening use on Invisalign aligners”.
Testimony of patients
Patients are equally impressed.
Patient K (teacher, London) said: “I am happy with the results of my Invisalign journey so far. When the dentist told me I could whiten my teeth without doing anything else, I jumped at the chance.
“The Invisalign Professional Whitening System contains gel syringes which made it easy and quick to apply to my retainers. I simply filled the retainers (top and bottom) about a quarter full with gel, popped them overnight (as you would with Invisalign aligners anyway) and woke up with whiter teeth. I highly recommend it.’
How to order the Invisalign Professional Whitening System
The Invisalign Professional Whitening System powered by Opalescence can easily be ordered through the Invisalign Doctor website. Dental professionals can do this with just one click after approving their patients’ ClinCheck treatment plan. It can also be purchased through the Invisalign Web Store. The solution cannot be ordered directly by consumers and is only available through trained Invisalign clinicians.
Click on one of the following for more information:
Invisalign providers can place their orders at Invisalign Web Store.
bibliographical references
- McCaslin AJ, Haywood VB, Potter BJ, Dickinson GL, Russell CM. Assessment of dentin color changes by vital nightguard bleaching. J Am Dent Assoc. 1999 Oct;130(10):1485-90.
- Kugel G, Petkevis J, Gurgan S, Doherty E. Distinct whitening effects on enamel and dentin after fourteen days. J Endod. 2007 Jan. 33(1):34-7.
- Based on a survey of n = 4 Invisalign doctors who were asked to provide case examples of patients treated with the Invisalign Professional Whitening System and were also asked if whitening was observed below the point of attachment. 100% of respondents answered “Yes”. Data on file at Align Technology, as of July 18, 2023
- 2017 Invisalign online doctor survey, data.
