Conservative aesthetic techniques for discoloured teeth: 2. Microabrasion and composite.
The first article in this series discussed the minimal intervention approach to discoloured teeth, starting with dental bleaching. This second article goes on to explain the technique of microabrasion and the use of direct composite techniques.


CONCLUSIONS
Microabrasion and composite can provide minimally invasive treatments for discoloured teeth.
Nixon
Peter J
PJ
Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK.
Robinson
Stephen
S
Gahan Matthew
Chan
Martin F W Y
MF
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