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The Challenge of Sensitivity in Whitening Treatments

Sensitivity remains one of the most common challenges associated with bleaching treatments. Patients often experience discomfort from exposed dentinal tubules, leading to complaints that can affect their overall satisfaction and willingness to continue with whitening treatments. This dissatisfaction can ultimately lead to hesitation about future aesthetic treatments, fewer patient referrals, and potential disruptions in the continuity of care.

Patients want results without discomfort, and when sensitivity becomes a barrier, it can undermine their confidence in whitening products—and in the treatment options you recommend.

So, what can you do?

 

Dual-Action Formula:

  • Potassium Nitrate (3%): With a concentration of 11,600ppm, this acts as an analgesic to alleviate sensitivity pain effectively.
  • Fluoride (0.11%): With a concentration of 1,130ppm, the fluoride seals exposed dentinal tubules, reducing the chance of post-whitening discomfort and providing long-term relief.

Patient-Friendly Features:

  • Neutral Taste and Pleasant Consistency: Patients appreciate the neutral flavour and smooth texture, making the gel more pleasant to use.
  • Short, Flexible Application Time: The gel can be worn for just 15 minutes or up to 60 minutes, adapting to each patient's comfort and sensitivity level.

Seamless Integration:

  • Compatible with any home bleaching: Perfect Protect works with any home bleaching tray, even if it’s not from the Perfect Bleach range, so there’s no need for additional products or adjustments.
  • Pre- and Post-Whitening Versatility: Can be applied either before or after whitening sessions based on the patient's needs, providing relief at any stage of the whitening process.

Practical Application Tips for Your Practice

Perfect Protect’s straightforward application makes it an easy addition to patient care. It’s compatible with any home bleaching tray, simplifying the process whether your patients use VOCO’s Perfect Bleach or another whitening product.

Here are a few tips to help integrate Perfect Protect into your patients’ whitening routine:

  • Flexible Wear Time: Patients can use it for anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes, allowing them to adjust based on their sensitivity level and preference.
  • Pre- or Post-Whitening Use: You can recommend Perfect Protect either before or after each whitening session, depending on individual patient needs.
  • Seamless Tray Compatibility: The gel works with any home bleaching tray, making it adaptable to patients’ existing whitening routines—no need for additional equipment or new trays.

This proactive approach to sensitivity management offers immediate relief, which many patients will appreciate, especially if they’ve experienced whitening discomfort in the past.

 
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