Understanding and Performing Enamel Micro-Abrasion: A Case Report

¹Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry, University Hospital, Sahloul, Tunisia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenna Street, 5000 Tunisia, and Research Laboratory LR12ES11, University of Monastir, Tunisia

²Associate Professor, Department of Dental Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenna Street, 5000 Tunisia, and Laboratory of Dento-Facial, Clinical and Biological Approach (ABCDF) LR12ES10, University of Monastir, Tunisia

³Assistant, Department of Dentistry, University Hospital, Sahloul, Tunisia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenna Street, 5000 Tunisia, and Research Laboratory LR12ES11, University of Monastir, Tunisia

⁴Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenna Street, 5000 Tunisia, Research Laboratory LR12ES11, University of Monastir, Tunisia

⁵Professor, Department of Dentistry, University Hospital, Sahloul, Tunisia, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenna Street, 5000 Tunisia, and Research Laboratory LR12ES11, University of Monastir, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Prof. Amira Kikly, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenna Street, 5000 Tunisia, Phone: +21620777642; E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: October 04, 2024

Published Date: October 24, 2024

Citation: Kikly A, et al. (2024). Understanding and Performing Enamel Micro-Abrasion: A Case Report. Mathews J Dentistry. 8(3):52.

Copyrights: Kikly A, et al. © (2024).

ABSTRACT

Aesthetic dentistry has been drawing particular attention for many years, due to patients' growing interest in the aesthetic appearance of their smile. The importance of appearance and self-esteem has led to an increase in patients' aesthetic demands. Enamel micro-abrasion is a technique that has been proposed for decades. It is indicated for the removal of structural or pigmentation anomalies confined to the enamel surface- more specifically, in the presence of superficial stains or mild enamel hypoplasia, mild fluorosis, mild forms of MIH (Incisal/Molar Hypo-mineralization) or postorthodontic demineralization. This is a physical and chemical treatment that removes the most superficial part of the tooth enamel hosting the dyschromia. This technique provides a satisfactory aesthetic result in cases of mild to moderate fluorosis. The aim of this work is to illustrate, through a case study, the different clinical stages of micro-abrasion, highlighting the indications and precautions to be taken.

Keywords: Dental Fluorosis, Microabrasion, Esthetics, Dental Enamel.