The use of microabrasion to remove discolored enamel: a clinical report.
There is an ever-growing demand for esthetic dental treatment. Treatment modalities include crowns, bleaching, and ceramic or composite veneers. A more conservative treatment option, enamel microabrasion, may be indicated in certain clinical scenarios. The purpose of this clinical report is to describe the use of enamel microabrasion for a patient with discolored anterior teeth.
Lynch
Christopher D
CD
Department of Restorative Dentistry, National University of Ireland, Cork. clynch85@hotmail.com
McConnell
Robert J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D003481:Cuspid / Q000473:pathology; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology*; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007180:Incisor / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010756:Phosphoric Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017640:Silicates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*
D010756:Phosphoric Acids; D019279:Resin Cements; C084018:Scotchbond Multi-Purpose; D017640:Silicates; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid