A minimally invasive procedure for esthetic achievement: enamel microabrasion of fluorosis stains

Esthetic alterations (such as fluorosis) that result from intrinsic dental staining in enamel and dentin can be controlled or softened by noninvasive methods such as dental bleaching or enamel microabrasion. Part of the enamel is removed during microabrasion; however, this wear is clinically insigni...

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Published inGeneral dentistry Vol. 58; no. 6; p. e225
Main Authors Ramalho, Karen Muller, Eduardo, Carlos de Paula, Rocha, Rodney Garcia, Aranha, Ana Cecilia Correa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2010
Subjects
Adult
Carbon Compounds, Inorganic - therapeutic use
Dental Prophylaxis - instrumentation
Dental Prophylaxis - methods
Dentifrices - therapeutic use
Enamel Microabrasion - instrumentation
Enamel Microabrasion - methods
Esthetics, Dental
Female
Fluorosis, Dental - therapy
Humans
Hydrochloric Acid - therapeutic use
Silicon Compounds - therapeutic use
Tooth Bleaching Agents - therapeutic use
Tooth Discoloration - therapy
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Summary:Esthetic alterations (such as fluorosis) that result from intrinsic dental staining in enamel and dentin can be controlled or softened by noninvasive methods such as dental bleaching or enamel microabrasion. Part of the enamel is removed during microabrasion; however, this wear is clinically insignificant and does not harm the dental structure. This article presents a case in which the microabrasion technique was used to remove fluorosis staining. Based on the results of this case report, it can be concluded that this technique is efficient and can be considered a minimally invasive procedure.
ISSN:0363-6771