title: Enamel microabrasion: a new approach.
abstract: Enamel microabrasion is a proven method of removing superficial intrinsic enamel discoloration defects. The method is safe, easily performed, and causes no discomfort for the patient. A new commercially available microabrasion system has been introduced by Ultradent Products Inc. In addition, a new tooth isolation material is available, along with a visible light-activated in-office hydrogen peroxide solution. This article describes these new products and documents tooth-color correction for two young patients using this new tooth-color correction approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Univerwsity of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Croll
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Helpin
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003764:Dental Materials; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008027:Light; D008297:Male; D016877:Oxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012449:Safety; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014073:Tooth Bleaching; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D003764:Dental Materials; D016877:Oxidants; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide