Flor-Opal Gel
Generic name:sodium fluoride
Dosage form: sustained released gel
Drug class:Mouth and throat products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2021.
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Description
Flor-Opal® is a unique, sustained-release, 0.5% fluoride ion in a sticky, viscous gel to be used with a custom tray. Flor-Opal is a clear, nearly tasteless, high-viscosity sticky gel with a pH of ~6.5.
Indications
Flor-Opal is designed for use whenever topical fluoride application is desired via take-home tray (e.g., prevention of root caries, treatment of periodontal conditions, following bleaching procedures, root sensitivity).
Procedure
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- Read and understand instructions before using or dispensing to patients.
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- 2.
- Fabricate tray to meet patient's needs. See laboratory instructions (page 2) or send the working cast/model and prescription order form to Ultradent. Areas of sensitivity should be indicated on the cast before sending the model. If patient already has a custom bleaching tray, instruct them to apply Flor-Opal in the same manner as the bleaching gel.
Note: Trays made only for Flor-Opal may be constructed without scalloping; however, one should scallop trays made for Opalescence® bleaching.
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- 3.
- Flor-Opal is dispensed in 1.2ml unit dose syringes. An application of a complete arch should use most of the contents of one unit dose syringe. Tray is loaded by running gel on underside of occlusal and incisal areas.
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- 4.
- The length and number of times the tray is worn depends on the condition, the patient, and the clinician. Recommended treatment times generally range from 2 to 8 hours. Wearing the tray at night may be suggested since the gel generally stays active in the tray 8-10 hours because of slower muscle and salivary activity at night. Gel usually lasts 4-6 hours with daytime activity.
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