Both formulas contain amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), potassium nitrate, and fluoride to provide excellent whitening while also rebuilding enamel, reducing fadeback, improving luster, and minimizing sensitivity.
Philips Zoom NiteWhite and DayWhite offer powerful whitening and minimal sensitivity with a number of options to meet the needs of every patient. Philips Zoom NiteWhite allows patients to whiten while asleep, while Philips Zoom DayWhite provides an option for patients who prefer to use the product during the day.
All formulas contain ACP, potassium nitrate, and fluoride, while multiple concentrations of each are available for maximum patient comfort. The patented dual-barrel syringe maximizes efficacy by separating the active ingredients until used, with no refrigeration needed. Clinicians can send patients home with whitening kits containing the practice's name and contact information as well.
This Dental Product Shopper review was conducted by 12 evaluators in their practices by dispensing the product in office and then recalling patients to collect their feedback. The features the dentists rated included patient compliance, efficacy, convenience, and overall satisfaction.
Patient Compliance
Philips Zoom NiteWhite and DayWhite afford the patient 2 convenient wear-time options for whitening, as well as a number of concentrations for varying levels of sensitivity. With a palatable flavor and an easy-to-use protocol, these products are designed with patient compliance in mind.
Ease of use was rated as excellent by 5 of the evaluators and as very good by 7. One said, "Patients were thrilled about the ease-of-use and not having any post-op sensitivity." Another added, "The product did not mix well initially and first dispensed clear gel before mixed product came out." The flavor of both formulas earned a 3.8 rating, with 3 evaluators calling it excellent, 4 calling it very good and 5 calling it good. An evaluator with 12 years of experience said, "Patients stated they liked the flavor and they did not have any reaction such as sensitivity to it."
The evaluators were also asked to rate patient sensitivity, with 2 saying it was excellent, 3 very good, 6 good, and 1 fair. An evaluator who practices in California stated, "Effectiveness is high if the patient experiences less sensitivity, and therefore they use it more." Another evaluator thought "patient sensitivity could be improved."
Efficacy
The peroxide formulations with ACP, fluoride, and potassium nitrate of Philips Zoom NiteWhite and DayWhite deliver effective whitening, added remineralization, and sensitivity protection.
The evaluators rated patient satisfaction with these 2 formulas, with 5 rating it excellent and 7 rating it very good. When asked about their favorite feature, 1 evaluator simply commented, "Efficient, nice viscosity, and effective." An evaluator who rated his overall satisfaction with the product as excellent commented, "Patients were satisfied with its effectiveness."
The kit contents were called excellent by 5 evaluators, very good by 6, and good by 1. One evaluator liked the "professional packaging" while another said, "The product is packaged well and very easy to use." An evaluator with 11 years of experience in dentistry said, "I like the personalization option to put your name on the packaging."
Convenience
The ease of use and patient-friendly features of these whiteners ensure Philips Zoom NiteWhite and DayWhite are convenient for patients.
Regarding the treatment time for both formulas, 5 evaluators called it excellent, 5 called it very good, and 2 said it was good. One evaluator's favorite features were "ease of use and time." Another evaluator, who called these advanced whiteners much better than similar products, would like to see Phillips "reduce the time necessary to use at night." Instructions were rated as excellent by 7 evaluators, as very good by 4, and as good by 1, earning an overall 4.5 rating.
Overall Satisfaction
When asked to rate their overall satisfaction with Philips Zoom NiteWhite and DayWhite, 4 called it excellent, and 8 called it very good. An evaluator with 26 years of experience in dentistry" who also rated his overall satisfaction as excellent and mentioned that he had "excellent results with patient compliance" and appreciated the "nice packaging."
