title: Enamel microabrasion.
abstract: A significant number of patients complain of discoloured teeth. The enamel microabrasion technique described in this article is a simple conservative method for improving the appearance of discoloured enamel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Elkhazindar
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Welbury
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016877:Oxidants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017640:Silicates; D013997:Time Factors; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D016877:Oxidants; D017640:Silicates; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid