title: Acid-abrasive enamel reduction for tooth color correction.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present an acid-abrasion ("enamel microabrasion") technique which can eliminate superficial enamel discoloration. The technique provides a conservative alternative for some patients who might otherwise have received porcelain or composite resin veneer restorations.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dental Services, Miami, FL 33125.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Segura
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003743:Dental Enamel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000494:pharmacology; D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; D013499:Surface Properties; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid