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RESEARCH PRODUCT

A tooth whitening and chemical abrasive protocol for the treatment of developmental enamel defects

Juan-luis Román-rodríguezAna Roig-vanaclochaJ. AmengualRubén Agustín-panadero

subject

Tooth whiteningMaterials scienceEnamel paintEnamel defectsAbrasiveHydrochloric acid030206 dentistryDental Cariesmedicine.diseaseComposite Resins03 medical and health scienceschemistry.chemical_compound0302 clinical medicineClinical reportchemistryvisual_artTooth Bleachingmedicinevisual_art.visual_art_mediumHumansWhite SpotsOral SurgeryDental EnamelInfiltration (medical)Biomedical engineering

description

Abstract This clinical report describes a chemical abrasive protocol and whitening techniques to quantify modifications to the color and volume produced when eliminating white spots associated with developmental defects in enamel. Chemical (oxidative-erosive) abrasive treatment (whitening + 6.6% hydrochloric acid) resolves white spots up to a depth of 0.2 mm. At greater depths, infiltration with 16% hydrochloric acid followed by composite resin infiltration is recommended.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.02.015