title: Clinical evaluation of the sandpaper disk method for removing fluorosis stains from teeth.
abstract: The sandpaper disk method for removing fluorosis stains from teeth was clinically evaluated in 93 teeth in 22 patients. A bleaching solution was first applied to the teeth, and then a sandpaper disk in a straight handpiece was rotated on the stained enamel surface. None of the patients complained of discomfort during or after the bleaching procedure.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004987:Ethers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014073:Tooth Bleaching; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D004987:Ethers; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid