Treating tetracycline staining in the adult dentition: a case report.
Tetracycline staining in the adult dentition has presented an esthetic challenge for many years. Many clinicians have treated the problem by utilizing invasive techniques that may involve crowns, veneers, and composite bonding. Some major disadvantages to these invasive techniques include the cost involved and the need to cut on sound tooth structures. This article showcases a protocol for treating tetracycline staining non-invasively.
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019229:Dentition, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide; D013752:Tetracycline