title: Enamel microabrasion for aesthetic management of dental fluorosis.
abstract: Fluorosis has increased in recent times due to fluoridation of drinking water and addition of fluoride to various edible items, which leads to unaesthetic appearance of teeth visible at close quarters. The enamel microabrasion technique is a conservative method that improves the appearance of the teeth by restoring bright and superficial smoothness, without causing significant structural loss. The aim of this article is to describe an easy technique for managing mild to moderate dental fluorosis using Opalustre (Ultradent Products) microabrasion slurry. This conservative approach may be considered an interesting alternative to more invasive prosthetic techniques like composite resin restorations, ceramic veneers or crown fabrications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, Chandra Dental College & Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Pallavi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: Afroz Alam
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Ansari
authors.forename: Preeti
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Moda
authors.forename: Madhulika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yadav
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D045424:Complex Mixtures / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D045424:Complex Mixtures; D003802:Dentifrices; C539075:opalustre