title: Microabrasion in tooth enamel discoloration defects: three cases with long-term follow-ups.
abstract: Superficial irregularities and certain intrinsic stains on the dental enamel surfaces can be resolved by enamel microabrasion, however, treatment for such defects need to be confined to the outermost regions of the enamel surface. Dental bleaching and resin-based composite repair are also often useful for certain situations for tooth color corrections. This article presented and discussed the indications and limitations of enamel microabrasion treatment. Three case reports treated by enamel microabrasion were also presented after 11, 20 and 23 years of follow-ups.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Renato Herman
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Sundfeld
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sundfeld-Neto
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Lucas Silveira
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Laura Molinar
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Franco
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ticiane Cestari
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Fagundes
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba Dental School, Univ. Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: André Luiz Fraga
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Briso
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects; D019243:Enamel Microabrasion / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins