Effectiveness of the dental microabrasion technique as a minimally invasive clinical approach for the aesthetic treatment of dental fluorosis. Case report

Abstract

Introduction: Dental fluorosis represents one of the most commonly observed enamel defects in the Ecuadorian population; certain provinces, especially those located in the central area of the inter-Andean region of Ecuador, are highly affected. The cases of two female patients are presented, aged 25 and 29 respectively, treated in a private dental clinic in the Francisco Pacheco Parish, Portoviejo canton during the period May 2023 – September 2023, with clinical diagnosis and photographic of dental fluorosis in a mild degree according to the Dean indexFor which the dental microabrasion technique was performed as a minimally invasive clinical approach, obtaining satisfactory results that eliminated the stains present in the tooth enamel. Conservative treatment options should be the first choice when defining the actions to follow, always prioritizing the patient's well-being. It is recommended to consider the possibility of combining them when circumstances justify it. Additional follow-ups are necessary to verify the effectiveness of these treatments. Treatment with dental microabrasion is demonstrated as an effective minimally invasive technique to treat mild dental fluorosis