Whitening Treatment

1. Apply lip protection cream and insert the FlexiBlue™ Cheek Retractor with the tongue guard pointing down. Stretch the face protection cloth around the outside of the cheek retractor and fold down the top. Determine the existing tooth shade.

2. Place the protective eye goggles on the patient.

3. Polish teeth with the polishing sand provided. (Add water as necessary)

4. Insert cotton rolls on either side of the buccal frenum. Apply extra lip protection along the insides of the superior and inferior lip.

5. Dry the teeth and gums. Apply the BlueSeal™ Gingival Protection. Light cure in a circular motion.

6. Cut open the 35% H₂O₂ liquid container carefully. Protective gloves and eyewear should be worn in case of spill or leakage. Mix the catalyst powder and liquid H₂O₂ together using the included spatula into a wet paste. (Paste consistency should be such that it does not “drip” off of the application brush.) Apply a 2-3 mm layer to the teeth using the included brush. Set the BEYOND™ Whitening Accelerator for a six-minute cycle using the Set Time button on the control panel. Position the BEYOND™ Whitening Accelerator lamp head at a 90° angle to the patient’s teeth and press the Start/Stop button to begin the six-minute cycle. Do not reseal paste container. Remaining paste cannot be reused and must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

7. At the end of the six-minute cycle, suction off the whitening paste. DO NOT rinse with water.

8. Attach the mixing tip to the dual-barrel syringe of whitening gel and apply a 2-3 mm layer of BEYOND™ II Advanced Formula Whitening Gel to the dry surface of the teeth.

9. Reset the treatment time on the control panel to eight minutes. Position the lamp head as before and press the Start/Stop button to begin the first eight minute cycle.

10. At the end of the eight-minute cycle, use suction to remove the whitening gel. DO NOT rinse with water. Repeat steps 8-10, two more times for a total of three, eight-minute treatment cycles.

11. After last cycle, suction off whitening gel, remove gingival protection and wipe teeth clean with cotton balls or gauze. Paint on fluoride gel and leave for one minute.

Post-Treatment 

At the end of the treatment, suction off the fluoride and remove the face protection cloth, cheek retractor, cotton rolls, and protective eye goggles and ask the patient to rinse his or her mouth with warm water. Show the patient his or her new white tooth shade and give them a Post-Whitening Care Instruction Card and trial-sized tube of Pearl White™ Whitening Toothpaste with Fluoride Advanced Formula.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE

Pregnant women or persons under the age of sixteen are not recommended to undergo the procedure.Terminate the whitening procedure if any patient reports severe tooth sensitivity and remove all whitening gel before treating with fluoride.

Within the twenty-four hours after the procedure, patients should avoid colored food and drinks. Use of tobacco products should be limited.

1. How is the BEYOND Complete kit able to treat tetracycline or fluorosis?
2. Can I buy the paste formula separately?
3. Does the treatment cause sensitivity?
4. Can How does the treatment time compare with other treatments?
5. Do you recommend following up the chair-side treatment with tray whitening?
6. Can the kit be used without a whitening lamp?
7. Is the gingival barrier necessary when performing the treatment?
8. Can dental hygienists perform a teeth bleaching/whitening procedure?
9. Is this kit compatible with other light systems?

1. How is the BEYOND Complete kit able to treat tetracycline or fluorosis?

   The BEYOND Complete kit for Tetracycline and Severe Stains includes BEYOND Blast, a pre-treatment manual-mix whitening paste of 35% hydrogen peroxide formulated to reduce the appearance of the most severe stains, including intrinsic stains. The Blast material is mixed and applied for 6 to 8 minutes to the surface of the teeth, with light acceleration to jump-start the whitening process. Unlike the BEYOND gel formula that is to be applied following the initial Blast paste treatment, the Blast material penetrates much more rapidly through the tooth surface. The BEYOND gel formula is then applied in three successive 8 to 10-minute cycles with light acceleration. This combination approach will successfully whiten even the most difficult age-related stains, fluorosis, and tetracycline (intrinsic) stains.

    

   NOTE: Because the paste formula penetrates much more rapidly through the surface of the teeth, some patients may experience transient post-treatment sensitivity. The Blast treatment is not recommended and is unnecessary for normal whitening cases.

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2. Can I buy the paste formula separately?

   Yes. The Blast paste is packaged separately and can be used with other kit configurations when treating difficult cases.

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3. Does the treatment cause sensitivity?

   Post-treatment sensitivity is caused by a number of factors, including treatment time (time gel and/or paste is on the teeth and time of light acceleration applied), strength of the whitening material, heat generated by the whitening system, and existing tooth condition of the patient. The most common cause of chair-side whitening sensitivity is enamel dehydration during the whitening process, which may increase with the use of some whitening systems. With the BEYOND Complete kit, the total treatment time is 6 to 8 minutes of light-accelerated whitening with the paste formula to jump-start the whitening on the most difficult cases, followed by three 8 to 10-minute cycles with the BEYOND gel. The total treatment time should be no more than 38 minutes of exposure to the whitening materials, limiting dehydration from the whitening material.

   All BEYOND power whitening systems filter the light output to remove all UV exposure and to produce cool light output, thus reducing heat exposure to the teeth, and further limiting dehydration. As a result, dentists using a BEYOND kit with a BEYOND power whitening system generally do not experience the sensitivity issues that plague other systems.

    

   NOTE: Because the paste formula penetrates much more rapidly through the surface of the teeth, some patients may experience transient post-treatment sensitivity. The Blast paste pre-treatment is not recommended and is unnecessary for normal whitening cases

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4. How does Power whitening work to reduce treatment time?

   Power whitening is effective in decreasing the stability of the hydrogen peroxide contained in the whitening gel, forcing the release of oxygen molecules. All BEYOND power whitening gels are formulated in two parts: hydrogen peroxide gel, and light-activated catalyst gel. The two are mixed when dispensed through the static mixing tips included with the dual-barrel syringes. When the intense light from the whitening accelerator is applied to the gel on the surface of the teeth, the light-activated catalyst material in the gel formula is excited and the breakdown of the hydrogen peroxide is accelerated.

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5. Can the gel be used without a whitening lamp?

   Yes. The BEYOND whitening gel is formulated to break down more rapidly when exposed to light, and to remain stable while contained in the dual-barrel syringes. When mixed while being dispensed and applied to the teeth, the gel begins to break down and will whiten the teeth without the application of light exposure, but will do so more slowly. Whitening with gel alone should be extended to three 15-minute cycles, and may require more than one treatment for best results. For consistent, strong results in a single in-office visit, we recommend use of the gel combined with light acceleration.

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6. Is the gingival barrier necessary when performing the treatment?

   Yes, the gingival barrier must be used with the BEYOND whitening gel to protect tissues from contact with the whitening gel. The BEYOND BlueSeal Gingival Protection Gel is a light-cured resin-based product that is applied to dry gingiva prior to application of the whitening gel to the teeth. The BlueSeal material can be light-cured with the curing light included in the Polus system.

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7. Can dental hygienists perform a teeth bleaching/whitening procedure?

   No. The original BEYOND whitening accelerator is not locked in any way, and you’re welcome to adapt the treatment times as you like, use the system freely with your staff, or to test other gels with the system. (But we’re sure you’ll be happier with BEYOND gels, and our cost-per-patient!) If you prefer a locked system for your practice, please see the special COMMAND Whitening section in the menu to the left.

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Questions about the BEYOND Whitening Accelerator? Need help with your whitening practice? Email us at info@beyonddent.com, or contact your local BEYOND office shown on the left of this page.