Using Microabrasion and In-office Bleaching to Treat Fluorosis in Permanent Anterior Teeth
Dental News Volume XX, Number II, June, 2013 by Pr. Mayada Jemâa, Pr. Neila Zokkar, Pr. Sonia Zouiten, Pr. MS Belkhir, Pr. Abdellatif Boughzala Abstract In today’s world, there is a strong focus on perfect physical appearance. (Didier Dietsch, 2008). Different esthetic dental procedures have been developed since many patients are very dissatisfied with their appearance. [3] Discolored teeth affected by fluorosis, due to the fluoridation of drinking water, are frequently seen in our population. This kind of pathology leads to the whitish, opaque, unpleasant appearance of enamel which is often visible at speaking distance. Proposed treatments, depending on fluorosis severity, range from expensive ceramic veneers to free hand bonding restorations and abrasive chemical treatments. (S.Ardu et al, 2009) Bleaching is considered before porcelain veneer placement to either eliminate the need for veneers, reduce the amount of opacifiers needed to mask discolorat...