title: A simple technique for removal of mottling, opacities and pigmentation from enamel.
abstract: Mottling of teeth can have significant psychological impact on patients--particularly on adolescents, who may be subjected to much unkind teasing. A number of procedures have been suggested for removal of mottling and stains. The authors describe a simple and quick technique using a paste of hydrochloric acid and pumice, and on the basis of their clinical and laboratory experience suggest it as a treatment of first choice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, The Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Welbury
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid; D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid