Abstract
Dental fluorosis is a condition that produces unesthetic coloration of enamel because
of excessive fluoride ingestion during enamel formation. Its appearance can range
in severity from mildly white and opaque to dark brown and can lead a patient to seek
dental treatment. Historically, these lesions have been masked, either with direct
or indirect restorations, but more conservative treatment options are now available,
including the combination of microabrasion and bleaching. This clinical report describes
the use of these treatment options to address a young patient’s dental fluorosis.
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Published online: April 30, 2018
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