Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 417-419, November 2003

The use of microabrasion to remove discolored enamel: A clinical report

  • Christopher D Lynch, BDS, MFDRCSI

      Affiliations

    • Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Cork, Ireland
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Christopher D. Lynch, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental School & Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland, Fax: 353-21-4345737
    • ,
  • Robert J McConnell, BDS, FFDRCSI, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Cork, Ireland

Abstract 

There is an ever-growing demand for esthetic dental treatment. Treatment modalities include crowns, bleaching, and ceramic or composite veneers. A more conservative treatment option, enamel microabrasion, may be indicated in certain clinical scenarios. The purpose of this clinical report is to describe the use of enamel microabrasion for a patient with discolored anterior teeth.

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PII: S0022-3913(03)00503-1

doi:10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00503-1

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 5 , Pages 417-419, November 2003

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