Minimal Invasive Technique for the Esthetic Management of Dental Fluorosis

Ali Barakat, Mohammed Alshehri, Pradeep Koppolu, Arafat Alhelees, Lingam A. Swapna

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Abstract

Dental fluorosis is a severe dental extremity due to excess fluoride intake during enamel formation, resulting in color abnormalities and severe tooth defects on its surface. This dental condition leads to abnormal appearance ranging from mild white to dark brown, affecting the esthetic characteristics and personality of the patient that eventually lowers their self-confidence. Restoration procedures and tooth-whitening procedures are the well-appreciated treatment methods for treating this anomaly. The current clinical report illustrates the minimally invasive technique for esthetic management of dental fluorosis in a 27-year-old male affected by dental fluorosis. Clinical examination revealed dental fluorosis of class II spots according to Dean's classification of fluorosis severity. The treatment plan involves minimally invasive micro-abrasion, vital teeth bleaching, and resin infiltration technique for blending different microporous lesions, mild-to-moderate fluorosis, and hypoplasia stains.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S1050-S1053
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Volume14
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2022
Externally publishedYes

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