Enamel opacities removal using two different acids: an in vivo comparison.
Computerized analysis assessed quantitatively the efficacy of microabrasion using 37% phosphoric and 18% hydrochloric acids with pumice on removal of enamel opacities. Baseline and after one month photos were taken and analyzed by Paint Shop Pro 7 software and Image Pro Express 4.0. Nonparametric tests were used. Results depicted significant differences immediately versus one month post treatment for both acids. It was concluded that both acids can be used, and as time passes enamel color improvement occurs.
Bezerra
Ana Cristina Barreto
AC
Leal
Soraya Coelho
SC
Otero
Simone Auxiliadora Moraes
SA
Gravina
Danuze Batista Lamas
DB
Cruvinel
Vanessa Resende Nogueira
VR
Ayrton de Toledo
Orlando
O
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010756:Phosphoric Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric
D010756:Phosphoric Acids; C030242:phosphoric acid; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid