title: Enamel microabrasion: observations after 10 years.
abstract: Enamel microabrasion has become accepted as a conservative, nonrestorative method of improving the appearance of teeth with superficial dysmineralization and decalcification defects. This article reviews the technique of enamel microabrasion using a commercially available compound of hydrochloric acid and fine-grit silicon carbide particles in a water-soluble paste. It also describes a method of combining enamel microabrasion with carbamide peroxide home bleaching. Finally, it presents the cases of representative patients who underwent enamel microabrasion (alone or in combination with dental bleaching).
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Croll
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D045424:Complex Mixtures; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000150:complications; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D045424:Complex Mixtures; D003802:Dentifrices; C070504:Prema