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For more information on Opalescence Tooth Whitening Systems and how they can benefit you (and your smile!) take a look at these studies: The following studies relate the importance and efficacy of potassium nitrate and fluoride in whitening treatments. The following study supports our how bleaching works claim (penetrates and whitens all parts of the tooth) 1. Haywood VB. History, safety and effectiveness of current bleaching techniques and applications of the nightguard vital bleaching technique. Quintessence Int. 1992 23(7): 471-488 2. Morgan J, Presley S. In-office “power” bleaching of vital teeth as an adjunct to at-home bleaching. Advanced Tooth Whitening Vol. 2 Pract Procedures and Aesthet Dent 2002;14(1):16-23. (Lit #25144) The following study supports our claim that bleaching doesn’t affect bond strength 1. R.S. Schwartz, J.B. Summitt, J.W. Robbins. Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry—A Contemporary Approach, 2nd edition. Chicago: Quintessence, 2001. The following studies support our “PF formula strengthens enamel, decreases sensitivity, prevents caries/cavities” claim 1. Basting RT et al: The Effects of Seven Carbamide Peroxide Bleaching Agents on Enamel Microhardness Over Time. J Am Dent Assoc. 2003 Oct; 134(10):1335-42 2. Al-Quanaian TA. The Effect of Whitening Agents on Caries Susceptibility of Human Enamel. Oper Dent. 2005 Mar-Apr;30(2):265-70 3. Clark LM et al: Influence of Fluoridated Carbamide Peroxide Bleaching Gel on Enamel Demineralization. (AADR Abstract #0497), 2006. 4. Amaechi BT et al: Enamel Fluoride Uptake from Fluoridated Carbamide Peroxide Bleaching Gel. (AADR Abstract #0498), 2006 5. Browning WD et al: Report of Low Sensitivity Whiteners (AADR Abstract #1650), 2006 6. Haywood VB. A comparison of at-home and in-office bleaching. Dentistry Today 2000, 19(4) 44-53. The following studies support our “Vital teeth whitened with Opalescence remain lighter for years” claim 1. Dunn JR, Dower D. Efficacy and longevity of tooth whitening using a 10% carbamide peroxide gel, a clinical study. Loma Linda CA: School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, September 1991. (Lit #33) 2. Rosenstiel SF, Gegauff AG, Johnston WM. Efficacy & safety evaluations of a home bleaching procedure. Columbus OH: College of Dentistry, Ohio State University. (Lit #34) 3. Russell CM, Dickinson GL, Johnston MH, Curtis JW Jr, Downey MC, Haywood VB, Myers ML. Dentist-supervised home bleaching with ten percent carbamide peroxide gel: a six-month study. J Esthetic Dent 1996;8(4):177-182. (Lit #35) 4. W. Frank Caughman, DMD, Med/Kevin B, Frazier, DMD/Van B. Haywood DMD. Carbamide peroxide whitening of nonvital single discolored teeth: Case reports. Quintessence Int. 1999 Mar.:30(3): 155-61. (Lit #58) The following study supports our claim that Opalescence PF gels stay active through the night 1. Matis Bruce A et al: In Vivo Degradation of Bleaching Gel Used in Whitening Teeth. JADA 1999 Feb 130(2):227-235 (Lit #62) The following study support claims that our Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste removes surface stains to lighten teeth two shades in one month

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