Considerations about enamel microabrasion after 18 years.
OBJECTIVE
To review of the current status of enamel microabrasion method and its results 18 years after the development and application of this method.


METHODS
A technique performing enamel microabrasion with hydrochloric acid mixed with pumice and other techniques employing a commercially available compound of hydrochloric acid and fine-grit silicon carbide particles in a water-soluble paste have been described. Much has been learned about the application of this esthetic technique, long-term treatment results and microscopic changes to the enamel surface that has significant clinical implications. The latest treatment protocol is presented and photographic case histories document the treatment results. Clinical observations made over 18 years are discussed.


RESULTS
According to our findings, the dental enamel microabrasion technique is a highly satisfactory, safe and effective procedure.
Sundfeld
Renato Herman
RH
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School-UNESP, Rua José Bonifácio 1193, São Paulo, CEP16015-050, Brazil. sundfeld@foa.unesp.br
Croll
Theodore P
TP
Briso
André Luiz Fraga
AL
de Alexandre
Rodrigo Sversut
RS
Sundfeld Neto
Daniel
D
D017554:Carbon Compounds, Inorganic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000737:chemistry / Q000187:drug effects*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D017640:Silicates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017655:Silicon Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
D017554:Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; D003764:Dental Materials; D017640:Silicates; D017655:Silicon Compounds; C005144:pumice; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid; C022088:silicon carbide