Illuminé tooth whitening gels may be used alone or following treatment with an in-office tooth whitener. Illuminé tooth whitening gels contain carbamide peroxide, which has shown to be most effective for the treatment of tooth discolourations at home. Illuminé 10% tooth whitening gel contains 10% carbamide peroxide, releasing H2O2 (the active ingredient) in a concentration of about 3.6%. Illuminé 15% tooth whitening gel contains 15% carbamide peroxide, releasing H2O2 in a concentration of about 5.4% and sodium fluoride.
Indications:
1. Tooth discoloration caused by:
° Staining from food, drinks and tobacco with penetration into tooth substance
° Age-dependent degenerative changes
° Tetracycline (first and second grades) or minocycline medicamentation
° Fluorosis, especially brown pigmentation
° Pulp necrosis and/or endodontic treatment
2. Masking of enamel mottling.
3. Genetically determined dark teeth.
4. Whitening of discolored teeth prior to restorative and/or prosthodontic measures, e.g. veneering. The best results are with patients whose teeth are discolored to yellow, orange or light brown.