Resin Infiltration Technique as Minimal Invasive Approach Towards Mild to Moderate Dental Fluorosis in an Adolescent: a Case Report

Abstract

Dental fluorosis can be defined as a developmental condition that affects dental hard tissue, mainly enamel characterised with white or yellowish lesions due to excessive fluoride exposure. Fluorosis can have a major impact on the appearance, structure and shape of the tooth which posed a significant aesthetic concern to individuals having this condition. There are several treatments recommended in treating dental fluorosis depending on the severity of the disease itself ranging from tooth bleaching to prosthetic crowns in severe cases. This case report describes the use of resin infiltration technique on a patient with mild to moderate severity of dental fluorosis of the upper anterior teeth which produce an acceptable improvement of the appearance of the affected tooth. Resin infiltration technique in this case provided a conservative and inexpensive approach in treating mild to moderate dental fluorosis for the patient, improving the aesthetic without significant loss of tooth structure.

Effect of Combining Minimal Invasive Modalities on Treating Mild Dental Fluorosis: An In vivo Study

“…Conditions like dental fluorosis are known to affect esthetics of teeth. It has an esthetic concern to many people particularly in the anterior region where it is more visible to others [3]. Many researchers reported that even the mild forms of fluorosis can cause deviations in the esthetic appearance of teeth [1].…”

“…Dental fluorosis is intrinsic tooth discoloration which is caused by high fluoride absorption (>0.05 mg/kg/BW/day) during tooth development in the maturation stage of amelogenesis. Accidental ingestion of fluoride-containing dental products and >1 ppm of fluoride in drinking water are considered possible risk factors for the development of fluorosis [2], [3]. Thus with the worldwide decline of caries, the prevalence of dental fluorosis has increased in the last two decades [4].…”

Clinical and Forensic Signs Resulting from Exposure to Heavy Metals and Other Chemical Elements of the Periodic Table

“…X-ray with arrows showing skeletal fluorosis evidenced by the diffuse bone condensation and interosseous membrane calcification of the forearm ( F ) and leg ( G ). Reprinted from ( B )—[ 127 ], ( D )—[ 128 ], ( E , F )—[ 129 ], ( G )—[ 126 ].…”