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A combined chemo-mechanical approach for aesthetic management of superficial enamel defects

Published inBritish dental journal, vol. 206, no. 4, p. 205-208
Publication date2009
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to describe an easy technique for managing small superficial defects in light to medium fluorosis. METHOD AND MATERIALS: The proposed technique is based on a selective abrasion of the superficial enamel and a recreation of the superficial macro and micro morphology. The aesthetic appearance can be enhanced by power or home bleaching. RESULTS: The presented technique can manage enamel defects which are confined in the most external enamel surface with satisfying aesthetic results. CONCLUSIONS: This conservative approach may be considered an interesting alternative to more invasive prosthetic techniques based on composite reconstructions or ceramic veneers, minimising invasivity, chairside time and costs for patients.

Keywords
  • Enamel Microabrasion/*methods
  • Fluorosis, Dental/*therapy
  • Humans
  • Tooth Bleaching
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ARDU, Stefano et al. A combined chemo-mechanical approach for aesthetic management of superficial enamel defects. In: British dental journal, 2009, vol. 206, n° 4, p. 205–208. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.116
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