Association of enamel microabrasion and bleaching: a case report.
Enamel microabrasion may be indicated for certain clinical situations, since it is a proven method for removing superficial intrinsic enamel discoloration defects such as fluorosis-like stains; in addition, it is safe, conservative, and easy to perform. However, this method removes enamel structure, causing teeth to become yellowish. This yellowing can be treated with enamel microabrasion and bleaching. This article describes and documents how these two methods were utilized to correct tooth color for a young patient.
Higashi
Cristian
C
Department of Operative Dentistry, University Estadual de Ponta Grossa, PR-Brazil.
Dall'Agnol
Ariane Lima
AL
Hirata
Ronaldo
R
Loguercio
Alessandro Dourado
AD
Reis
Alessandra
A
D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult