| Parameters of Product: In-Office Whitening Systems Buyers Guide | |
| Active whitening ingredient | 30% hydrogen peroxide mixed with 30% carbamide peroxide, which equates to 20% hydrogen peroxide gel |
| Concentration of active ingredient | 20% |
| Fluoride or desensitizers | Desensitizer (MI Paste) |
| Viscosity | Thick gel |
| Light or heat source | Light source |
| pH when in use in the mouth | 5.8 |
| Flavoring? | No |
| Is whitening material premixed? | No |
| Automix or operator mix? | Operator-mixed |
| Average time to treat a single arch | 60 minutes |
| Number of treatment sessions per arch | Three 20-minute treatments |
| Refrigeration required? | Yes |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| Isolation of gingival tissues required? | Yes |
| Isolation material included in kit? | No |
| Recommended material for gingival isolation | Soft-tissue gel (light-cured gingival protector) |
| Home treatment recommended before/after bleaching? | Optional |
| Maintenance product included? | Yes |