Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report

Enamel microabrasion technique is a conservative method that improves the appearance of the tooth by restoring bright and superficial smoothness, without causing significant structural loss. It is a safe method that may be used even in the treatment of young children. This paper describes the microa...

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Main Authors: Adriana Yuri Tashima, Janaina Merli Aldrigui, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Marcia Turolla Wanderley
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Nove de Julho 2009-01-01
Series:ConScientiae Saúde
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92911751018
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spelling doaj-56d93dced30c45949bf723c12bc2dec82020-11-24T21:53:00ZporUniversidade Nove de Julho ConScientiae Saúde1677-10281983-93242009-01-0181133137Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case ReportAdriana Yuri TashimaJanaina Merli AldriguiSandra Kalil BussadoriMarcia Turolla WanderleyEnamel microabrasion technique is a conservative method that improves the appearance of the tooth by restoring bright and superficial smoothness, without causing significant structural loss. It is a safe method that may be used even in the treatment of young children. This paper describes the microabrasion technique using Opalustre® (Ultradent Products, Inc) applied over incipient carious lesions which were remineralized but pigmented, aesthetically compromising deciduous teeth.http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=92911751018
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author Adriana Yuri Tashima
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spellingShingle Adriana Yuri Tashima
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Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report
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author_facet Adriana Yuri Tashima
Janaina Merli Aldrigui
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title Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report
title_short Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report
title_full Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report
title_fullStr Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Enamel Microabrasion in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report
title_sort enamel microabrasion in pediatric dentistry: case report
publisher Universidade Nove de Julho
series ConScientiae Saúde
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publishDate 2009-01-01
description Enamel microabrasion technique is a conservative method that improves the appearance of the tooth by restoring bright and superficial smoothness, without causing significant structural loss. It is a safe method that may be used even in the treatment of young children. This paper describes the microabrasion technique using Opalustre® (Ultradent Products, Inc) applied over incipient carious lesions which were remineralized but pigmented, aesthetically compromising deciduous teeth.
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