title: Accomplishing esthetics using enamel microabrasion and bleaching-a case report.
abstract: This case report describes the sequential steps that were used to treat unesthetic, white, hard-texture enamel stains of unknown etiology. A tapered fine diamond bur was used to remove superficial enamel followed by the use of an enamel microabrasion compound Opalustre (Ultradent Products Inc). This technique removed the stains and was followed by polishing with a fluoride paste to restore the enamel to a smooth finish. The teeth were subsequently bleached with carbamide peroxide (Opalescence 10%, Ultradent Products), which achieved the patient's desired esthetic results.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Sundfeld
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Franco
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: de Alexandre
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Neto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000379:methods; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*; D057085:Tooth Wear / Q000628:therapy