Align Technology introduces its first professional whitening system in the UK

Doctors in the United Kingdom trained in 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 optimised for use with Invisalign clear aligners and Vivera retainers and offers the great whitening outcomes and streamlined practice experience dental professionals expect during active tooth movement with Invisalign aligners, as well as during passive retention using Vivera retainers.

A convenient option for doctors and patients

Invisalign providers can straighten and whiten teeth simultaneously, even with attachments in place¹, so there is no need to wait to whiten until the end of alignment - unless that is the practice’s typical workflow, or the patient’s preference.

• All-inclusive: no whitening trays, gingival barriers, specialised lights, cheek retractors, or other equipment needed to start whitening treatment.
• No cold storage requirement and a long shelf life, making delivery and storage as easy as possible for the practice.

“A brighter, whiter smile is an important part of the Invisalign patient journey. In fact, a survey of Invisalign practices² shows that half of their patients ask for teeth whitening during or after they complete Invisalign treatment,” said Raj Pudipeddi, Align Technology chief product and marketing officer, and SVP and managing director of the Asia Pacific Region. “We believe that by providing an all-in-one solution that combines a leading teeth-whitening system with the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, we enable Invisalign trained doctors to enhance their patients’ treatment experience with a seamless workflow that also enables practice efficiency and growth. We’re very excited to partner with Ultradent to offer the first professional whitening system optimised for use with Invisalign clear aligners and Vivera retainers.”

“We’re honoured to partner with Align to make the top 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 a considerable step toward our mission of improving oral health globally and we look forward to pursuing this mission together.”

Early feedback

Dr Mark Hughes from London, UK commented that “A positive benefit of this new system is that tooth whitening can be contiguous with alignment - so straightening and whitening take place at the same time.  Another big benefit is having an Invisalign branded and endorsed whitening treatment which I can use for my Invisalign patients while they have their attachments on.”

Dr Nishan Dixit from London, UK adds “Patients have been reassured that the product has been specially formulated to ensure it isn’t abrasive and will not damage their Invisalign aligners.” Whilst Dr Elaine Halley from Perth, UK felt that “Invisalign and Opalescence are known and trusted brands - this gives the team the reassurance and confidence to offer tried and tested products from a reputable company.” Dr Mohsen Tehranian from London, UK concluded that “The most important benefit is that the gel has been formulated at an optimised viscosity for tooth whitening use in Invisalign aligners”

The Invisalign Professional Whitening System powered by Opalescence can be easily ordered through the Invisalign Doctor Site by dental professionals in a single click once doctors have approved the ClinCheck treatment plan of their patients. The solution cannot be ordered directly by consumers and is available only through Invisalign trained dentists.

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