Dental fluorosis is a special enamel dysplasia caused by excessive intake of fluoride during tooth development and mineralization...

Abstract Objective Various intrinsic and extrinsic stains cause discolored teeth, which is of great concern to patients, can be treated by bleaching, enamel microabrasion, veneers, crowns. However, bleaching leads reduced bond strength if adhesive restorations are performed immediately. Thus, the application antioxidant agents after has been recommended, proved act as free radical scavengers, i...

ObjectiveTo analyse the surface roughness and microhardness of artificial enamel white spot lesions before after WSL formation, treatment (Opalsutre™ microabrasion, Sylc® bioactive glass, ICON® resin infiltration), pH cycling with help profilometer tester digital Vickers tester.Materials methodsSeventy-five extracted molars were used to acquire one hundred specimens. 50 specimens randomly assig...

This case report describes a minimally invasive step-by-step approach to treat a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta. This is a genetic developmental disorder of the dental enamel, which clinically manifests as white and dark discolorations of the teeth. The clinical examination did not reveal the true depth of the staining. Therefore, a step-wise treatment approach was chosen. The first step ...

Although several methods including composite resin restoration and microabrasion have been used for management of white spot lesion, tooth jewelry can be considered as another noninvasive option. This case report describes the management of white spot lesions by using tooth jewelry. This report also highlights the patients' preference for tooth jewelry as an esthetic concern.