Microabrasion technique

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Microabrasion for the treatment of intrinsic discolorations from fluorosis Beatriz Bezerra

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review on the subject of tooth microabrasion for the treatment of fluorosis

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Microabrasion for the treatment of intrinsic discoloration of anterior teeth

Microabrasion for the treatment of intrinsic discolorations from fluorosisBeatriz BezerraIntrinsic stainsTypes of intrinsic stainsChange in composition/thickness of dental hard tissues during odontogenesis or after eruptionSystemicGeneticAmelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfectaDrug-relatedTetracyclinesFluorideLocalPulp remnants in pulp hornsRoot resorptionAgeing

Watts & Addy, 2001; Plotino et al., 2008

FluorosisResult of excess fluoride ingestionSeverity related to concentration and duration of exposurePlasma levels of F- are indicative of severity Total fluoride intake, renal function, rate of bone metabolism, metabolic activity, genetic factors (Angmar-Mansson, et al., 1990)3-10 mol/L plasma concentration in humansBone as a reservoir > plasma levels