title: Restoration of Fluorosis Stained Teeth: A Case Study.
abstract: Dental fluorosis manifests by too much ingestion of fluoride resulting in disturbances in enamel mineralization. The result is intrinsic discolorations in the maxillary and mandibular teeth with a poor esthetic appearance. In challenging cases, an esthetic result may be achieved only by a combination of techniques. This case report demonstrates a combination of modalities used to treat a patient presenting with atypical staining as a result of high-level exposure to ingested fluoride present in the drinking water as a child. Conservative treatment consisted of a combination of in-office bleaching to reduce the discoloration and porcelain veneers to create an esthetic result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, New York University College of Dentistry, 77 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Slaska
authors.affiliation: Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, New York University College of Dentistry, 2280 East 71st Street, New York, NY 11234, USA. Electronic address: smiledentist3@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Arnold I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Liebman
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, 1248 Farm to Market 78, Schertz, TX 78154, USA.
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kukleris
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry; D057189:Checklist; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D057747:Periodontal Debridement / Q000379:methods; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D019279:Resin Cements; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C016447:feldspar
keywords: Fluorosis; Golden proportion; Porcelain veneer restorations; Teeth-whitening