title: Enamel reduction procedures in orthodontic treatment.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA. ERossouw@tambcd.edu
authors.forename: P Emile
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Rossouw
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tortorella
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D010756:Phosphoric Acids; C030242:phosphoric acid