Clinical Overview
Opalustre & OpalCups™ is a professional enamel microabrasion system combining a 6.6% hydrochloric acid slurry with silicon carbide microparticles for gentle chemical‑mechanical removal of superficial white and brown decalcification stains (e.g. fluorosis, white‑spot lesions) up to 0.2 mm in depth. The OpalCups latch‑type bristle and finishing cups enable controlled polishing with minimal splatter.
Key Benefits
- Minimally invasive microabrasion: Combines low‑concentration acid with mild abrasion to preserve enamel while eliminating discolorations.
- One‑visit esthetics: Clinical improvement often seen after a single treatment session.
- Integrated delivery: Opalustre slurry in ready‑to‑use syringes facilitates mess‑free, direct application.
- OpalCups reduce splatter: Their latch‑type bristle design concentrates slurry under control and trims aerosolization.
- Exact debris removal: Enamel removal capped at 0.2 mm ensures safety while improving aesthetics.
- Practice‑building option: Offers low‑risk esthetic enhancement, which complements whitening and restorative treatment plans.
Kit Contents
- 4 × 1.2 ml Opalustre slurry syringes
- 10 × OpalCups bristle polishing cups
- 10 × OpalCups finishing cups
- 20 × White Mac™ disposable tips
(Each kit provides enough materials for multiple treatment sessions.)
Indications
- Mild fluorosis white‑spot lesions and enamel mottling
- Superficial brown or white decalcification areas
- Post‑orthodontic demineralization
(when defects are ≤ 0.2 mm in depth)
- Cases where minimally invasive esthetic correction is preferred over whitening or restorative procedures
(Ideal when bleaching is insufficient or contraindicated.)
Instructions for Use
- Record the initial tooth shade and take pre‑procedure photographs. Isolate the teeth—use rubber dam and optionally a resin barrier to protect soft tissues.
- Dispense a 1 mm–thick layer of Opalustre slurry directly onto labelled lesion. Do not dilute.
- Use a bristle OpalCups brush at ~10:1 reduction handpiece, slow speed (~500 rpm), applying medium to firm pressure for 60 s. Refresh slurry as needed to maintain moisture and avoid enamel heating.
- Suction or thoroughly rinse with air–water spray, then dry and evaluate results.
- Repeat steps 2–4 if necessary, ensuring enamel removal remains ≤ 0.2 mm.
- Switch to OpalCups finishing cup, continuing polishing to restore natural luster without over-polishing.
- Rinse again and apply fluoride varnish or recommend daily fluoride home care (e.g. Opalescence® Toothpaste). Wait 7–10 days before bonding procedures if prior bleaching has been performed.
- Record shade post‑treatment and compare with baseline photos to document outcome.
Summary
The Opalustre & OpalCups™ Kit (Code 554) is a clinician-ready enamel microabrasion system that safely removes superficial enamel stains in a single visit using a dual chemical‑mechanical approach. Its viscous 6.6% HCl slurry combined with silicon carbide particles, and precise OpalCups delivery system, enable controlled, low‑invasiveness results. The minimal enamel removal, ease of use, and practice‑friendly workflow make it a reliable esthetic enhancement option—especially for mild fluorosis and white-spot lesions that do not respond to conservative whitening.
Manufacturer: Ultradent Products, Inc. (USA).
Intended Use: Professional in‑office enamel microabrasion only.
Certifications: Gluten‑free, Kosher certified; minimal aerosol (OpalCups designed to reduce splatter).
Contraindications: Do not use on defects deeper than 0.2 mm or in patients with restored enamel at lesion sites. Use rubber dam and protective barriers to avoid soft‑tissue exposure. Avoid bonding procedures within 7–10 days post‑bleaching.
