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: Pallavi Pandey, Afroz Alam Ansari, Preeti Moda, Madhulika Yadav
• Journal: BMJ case reports (BMJ Case Rep) Vol. 2013 (Oct 11 2013) ISSN: 1757-790X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 24121810 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Complex Mixtures
• Dentifrices
• opalustre

Topics

• Adolescent
• Complex Mixtures (therapeutic use)
• Dentifrices (therapeutic use)
• Enamel Microabrasion (methods)
• Esthetics, Dental
• Female
• Fluorosis, Dental (therapy)
• Humans