Considerations about enamel microabrasion after 18 years. Sundfeld HS, Croll TP, Briso ALF, De Alexandre RS, Neto DS. Conservative approach for a clinical resolution of enamel white spot lesions.

Nahsan FPS, Da Silva LM, Baseggio W, et al. Enamel microabrasion: observations after 10 years. Guedes-Pinto AC, Bönecker M, Rodrigues CRMD. Chronic fluoride toxicity: dental fluorosis. Indications and limits of the microabrasion technique. In cases of esthetic alterations due fluorosis, non-invasive methods such enamel microabrasion should be considered before invasive restorative treatments.Ĭecília Atem Gonçalves de Araújo Costa, University of Fortaleza and Federal University of Ceará.īenbachir N, Ardu S, Krejci I. This technique might be an efficient alternative to restorative treatments and can be considered a successful procedure. For any type of procedure, the dentist should opt for sound tooth structure preservation. However, a correct aesthetic planning should be based on current restorative dentistry concept. The dental trans illumination after treatment showed the disappearance of the enamel opacities, preserved on the one-year follow-up.ĬONCLUSION: Cosmetic dentistry has been increasingly practiced today. Satisfactory results in the aesthetic improvement were possible with a minimally invasive and cost-effective technique. After the last application, the teeth were polished with finishing discs and a neutral sodium fluoride gel was applied to enamel remineralization. An abrasive paste mixture of equal parts 37% phosphoric acid and pumice was applied with a wooden spatula in order to perform enamel microabrasion. Also, dental trans illumination was used to evaluate the white spots diffusion and estimate the lesion’s length. OBJECTIVE: To describe the enamel microabrasion technique used to treat the patient with white stains due dental fluorosis, highlighting the importance of complete anamnesis and clinical examination to achieve the clinical success.ĬASE DESCRIPTION: patient’s complains, aesthetic self-perception, age, general health, history of excessive intake of fluoride and time of teeth development were considered to the diagnosis and treatment plan.

Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing.įederal University of Ceará, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing.Ĭonservative procedure, dental fluorosis, enamel, white spots. University of São Paulo, Bauru School of Dentistry.įederal University of Ceará. University of Fortaleza and Federal University of Ceará.įederal University of Minas Gerais, School of Dentistry.

Anamnesis by Carlos Sérgio Rodrigues