A minimally invasive procedure for esthetic achievement: enamel microabrasion of fluorosis stains.
Esthetic alterations (such as fluorosis) that result from intrinsic dental staining in enamel and dentin can be controlled or softened by noninvasive methods such as dental bleaching or enamel microabrasion. Part of the enamel is removed during microabrasion; however, this wear is clinically insignificant and does not harm the dental structure. This article presents a case in which the microabrasion technique was used to remove fluorosis staining. Based on the results of this case report, it can be concluded that this technique is efficient and can be considered a minimally invasive procedure.
Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Karen Muller
KM
Ramalho
Carlos de Paula
Cde P
Eduardo
Rodney Garcia
RG
Rocha
Ana Cecilia Correa
AC
Aranha
D000328:Adult; D017554:Carbon Compounds, Inorganic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017655:Silicon Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D058205:Tooth Bleaching Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy
D017554:Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; D003802:Dentifrices; D017655:Silicon Compounds; D058205:Tooth Bleaching Agents; D006851:Hydrochloric Acid; C022088:silicon carbide