title: A conservative postorthodontic treatment of enamel stains.
abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to describe a method used to remove or improve superficial stains in the enamel including mild decalcification present before and after orthodontic therapy. This procedure is only successful in the treatment of stains involving the outer enamel surface and is not effective for treating generalized pigmentation of the enamel and/or dentin. A step-by-step approach for the removal of the superficial enamel stains is presented.
mesh_terms: D003116:Color; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014073:Tooth Bleaching; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D017640:Silicates; D012824:Silicic Acid; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid