Clinical Overview
Opalustre™ is a 6.6 % hydrochloric acid enamel-microabrasion slurry containing silicon carbide microparticles. It combines chemical stain removal with gentle mechanical abrasion to address superficial white, brown or mottled enamel defects—commonly caused by fluorosis or decalcification (<0.2 mm depth) in a minimally invasive, single-appointment procedure.
Key Benefits
- Effective microabrasion: Removes superficial enamel discoloration (< 0.2 mm) combining acid etching and silicon carbide slurry.
- Minimally invasive: Preserves tooth structure while improving esthetic appearance.
- One‑visit outcome: Visible improvement after a single application, with the option to repeat if needed.
- Mess-free delivery: Syringe dispensing with optional OpalCups reduces splatter and improves control.
- Gluten‑free and kosher certified: Compatible with diverse patient needs and dietary restrictions.
Kit Contents
- 1 × 1.2 mL syringe (≈1.87 g) of Opalustre™ enamel microabrasion slurry
- (OpalCups and tips sold separately—available in full kits or refill packs)
Microabrasion Procedure
- Application time: Apply slurry with bristle cup under moderate pressure until stain subsides—intermittent rinsing and inspection recommended.
- Repeatable: May be reapplied in same session if discoloration persists.
- Post-treatment: Follow immediately with fluoride application or varnish to reduce postoperative sensitivity.
Indications
- Superficial enamel decalcification or fluorosis stains (< 0.2 mm depth)
- White or brown enamel mottling unresponsive to bleaching
- Enamel surface irregularities due to orthodontic treatment or early caries lesions
Instructions for Use
- Isolate teeth using rubber dam or OpalDam barrier.
- Dispense Opalustre™ directly onto stained enamel using included tip.
- Use an OpalCups latch-type bristle cup at slow handpiece speed to distribute slurry and exert firm pressure over stain.
- Rinse and inspect tooth surface intermittently; repeat if staining remains.
- After finishing abrasion, rinse thoroughly with water and suction. Lightly polish using finishing cups if available.
- Apply topical fluoride treatment or varnish and advise patient accordingly.
- If post-bleaching bonding is planned, delay at least 7–10 days for oxygen dissipation.
Summary
Ultradent Opalustre™ Refill (1.2 mL, Ref. 555‑1) is a high-precision enamel microabrasion slurry combining 6.6 % hydrochloric acid with silicon carbide particles for efficient, minimally invasive removal of superficial enamel discoloration. Its direct syringe delivery and compatibility with OpalCups polishing cups support controlled, splatter-minimized treatment in a single visit—refinishing enamel with minimal loss, high control, and complementary fluoride application.
