Enamel reduction procedures in orthodontic treatment.
Various combinations of enamel reduction procedures can be used to create space between teeth, to correct discrepancies between mandibular and maxillary teeth and to correct morphologic anomalies during orthodontic treatment. In particular, acid-enhanced interproximal enamel reduction significantly reduces surface roughness. This article presents a review of the literature on enamel reduction procedures.
Rossouw
P Emile
PE
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA. ERossouw@tambcd.edu
Tortorella
Andrew
A
D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D020906:Air Abrasion, Dental; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D009811:Odontometry; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods; D010756:Phosphoric Acids / Q000494:pharmacology; D013499:Surface Properties / Q000187:drug effects; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000033:anatomy & histology
D010756:Phosphoric Acids; C030242:phosphoric acid