title: Enamel microabrasion to improve enamel surface texture.
abstract: Enamel microabrasion is effective in removing superficial enamel coloration defects. The technique has now also been shown to improve the appearance of enamel with surface texture irregularities. The method of microabrading teeth with surface texture defects is described, and several cases are documented.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Killian
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Croll
mesh_terms: D003743:Dental Enamel; D003802:Dentifrices; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003802:Dentifrices