Severe fluorosis treated by microabrasion and composite veneers

Abstract

Dental fluorosis results from excessive intake of fluoride either from water resources or products in early childhood. It results in varying degrees of discoloration and pitting of the teeth. This article aims to highlight the conservative management techniques available for managing the aesthetic impact of fluorosis and highlights what can be achieved conservatively with the use of adhesive dentistry. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Fluorosis can have a huge impact on dental aesthetics, depending on its extent. This in turn can affect a patient's confidence and daily life immensely. In the past, severe fluorosis may have been managed in a more destructive manner with indirect restorations.

Restoration of Anterior Teeth Using Minimal Invasive Esthetic Techniques with Opalusture and Composite Restoration: A Clinical Technique

“…Among them fluorosis is a common reported discoloration in areas of high water fluoride content in water supply. 1,2 Dental fluorosis primarily effect the anterior esthetic dental zone.Enamel opacities are created in the effected area due to decrease mineral content both in deep and superfacial areas. Basic mechanism behind this discoloration is retard activity of ameoloblast during enamel matrix formation and the enamel mineralization stages.…”