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Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-6 | Issue-09 | 405-409
Case Report
Minimally Invasive Approach for Aesthetic Management of Enamel Fluorotic Stains: The Microabrasion Technique as a Solution
Rim Ragoubi, Mayada Jemâa, Imène Gnaba, Abdellatif Boughzala, MB. Khattech
Published : Sept. 15, 2021
DOI : 10.36348/sjodr.2021.v06i09.003
Abstract
Dental fluorosis is a common disorder characterized by hypomineralisation of the tooth surface and affect the aesthetic appearance of the teeth. (2) It is caused by excessive and chronic consumption of fluoride during odontogenesis. (1) The affected teeth are characterized by the presence of stains with different colors (white or brown) associated or not to loss of substance (1). This aesthetic damage has a significant impact on the quality of patient’s life. (1, 2, 3). To manage this aesthetic problem, superficial irregularities and certain intrinsic stains could be solved by Enamel micro-abrasion procedure. This conservative technique could be followed by in-office or at-home bleaching. (1, 2, 3) Hence, the objectives of this article are: • To discuss the indications and limitations of enamel microabrasion. • To present three case reports treated by enamel microabrasion.
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