Effectiveness of resin infiltration (ICON) and microabrasion-remineralization technique with two remineralizing agents (Tooth Mousse and Toothmin) on permanent incisor hypoplasia - A randomized clinical trial.

Aims: The study aims to compare the effect of resin infiltration and microabrasion-remineralization (MAb-Re) with Tooth Mousse and Toothmin on permanent incisor hypoplasia. Materials and Methods: The study included children with permanent incisor hypoplasia above 9 years of age, 171 teeth divided randomly into four groups: Group A - ICON, Group B - MAb-Re using Tooth Mousse, Group C - MAb-Re using Toothmin, and Group D - control group. Process involved taking standardized photographs at T1 - before intervention, T2 - immediately after treatment, and T3 - 6-month follow-up. Color evaluation, area calculation, participant and expert opinion using a Likert scale, treatment time, and cost-effectiveness were all taken into consideration during the assessment. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were collected, entered into a computer, and analyzed; one-way ANOVA was used for intergroup assessment. Results: Overall color change was evident immediately after treatment in the ICON group compared to other groups (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference in color change was visible between the groups after 6 months. Reduction in hypoplastic area was seen in all the groups. The mean time was similar for all the groups. Toothmin was found to be the most cost-effective in comparison with the other two interventions. Conclusions: ICON proved to be more effective immediately after treatment for masking incisor hypoplasia. However, at 6-month follow-up interval, all the groups gave similar results.

Effect of microabrasion on the staining susceptibility of enamel: An in vitro study.

Background. Enamel microabrasion can eliminate enamel irregularities and discoloration. This study evaluated the staining susceptibility of enamel after microabrasion using different clinical protocols. Methods. A total of 210 extracted bovine incisors were used in this study. The teeth were randomly divided into five groups of 42 teeth each (n=42), including group 1: control (no treatment), group 2: microabrasion, group 3: microabrasion + fluoride polishing, group 4: macroabrasion (fine-grit diamond bur) + microabrasion, and group 5: macroabrasion (finegrit diamond bur) + microabrasion + fluoride polishing. The groups were then randomly divided into two subgroups for discoloration procedures: coffee and distilled water (n=21). A spectrophotometric evaluation was carried out at baseline and on the 1st, 7th, 14th, and 28th days of the staining period. Statistical analyses were performed using repeated-measures ANOVA and the post hoc Bonferroni test at a significance level of 0.05. Results. The greatest color change was observed in group 2 specimens, which were immersed in coffee solutions. The color change values for groups 3, 4, and 5 specimens, which were immersed in distilled water, were higher than those in group 1 specimens (P<0.05). The fluoride polishing + enamel microabrasion treatment groups (groups 3 and 5) exhibited greater resistance to color changes than the matched non-fluoride-polished groups (groups 2 and 4) (P<0.05). Conclusions. The teeth that underwent enamel microabrasion treatment and were polished with fluoride gel became more resistant to color changes. Our findings confirm that enamel microabrasion treatment is a conservative method for localized discoloration.

Microabrasión e infiltración como alternativa de tratamiento para Fluorosis Dental severa: reporte de caso / Microabrasão e infiltração como tratamento alternativo para Fluorose Dentária severa: relato de caso / Microabrasion and resin infiltration for treatment of severe Dental Fluorosis: a case report

Resumen La Fluorosis Dental (FD) es un defecto del desarrollo del esmalte tipo hipomineralización atribuido a la exposición crónica y excesiva de fluoruro durante el período de amelogénesis. Clínicamente, en los casos más leves se pueden observar finas líneas blancas y opacas, mientras que en casos moderados y severos las líneas se pueden fundir y formar bandas más gruesas comprometiendo toda la superficie del diente pudiendo estar asociadas con pérdidas de estructura y cambios de color. El tratamiento de la FD puede incluir desde microabrasión, infiltración, aclaramiento y restauraciones con resina compuesta hasta carillas y coronas. El objetivo de este caso clínico fue asociar la técnica de microabrasión e infiltración como alterantiva de tratamiento estético para el manejo de la FD. Paciente de sexo femenino y 9 años que presentaba opacidades blancas en forma de bandas gruesas y pérdidas de estructura dental en los incisivos superiores permanentes (FD severa). Para el tratamiento se optó por realizar microabrasión con ácido clorhídrico, seguido de infiltración con resina de baja viscosidad, logrando un resultado estético favorable y estable a tres meses. Se concluye que la combinación de estas dos técnicas micro-invasivas es una estrategia viable y efectiva para enmascarar efectivamente opacidades producidas por la FD.

Resumo A Fluorose Dentária (FD) é um defeito de desenvolvimento do esmalte do tipo hipomineralização atribuído à exposição crônica e excessiva de fluoreto durante a amelogênese. Clinicamente, os casos leves apresentam finas linhas brancas que acompanham a formação dentária, enquanto casos moderados ou severos apresentam faixas brancas mais amplas acometendo toda a superfície e podem estar associados à perdas estruturais e pigmentações. O tratamento da FD inclui desde microabrasão, infiltração e aclaramento até restaurações com resina composta, facetas e coroas. O objetivo deste caso clínico foi associar as técnicas de microabrasão e infiltração como alternativa de tratamento estético para a abordagem da FD. Paciente do sexo feminino de 9 anos que apresentava nos incisivos superiores permanentes áreas brancas opacas e perda de estrutura (FD severa). Para o tratamento, optou-se por realizar microabrasão com ácido clorídrico, seguido de infiltração com uma resina de baixa viscosidade, atingindo um resultado estético e favorável. Conclui-se que a combinação da microabrasão e da infiltração é uma estratégia viável e efetiva para mascar efetivamente opacidades produzidas pela FD.

Abstract Dental Fluorosis (DF) is a developmental defect of the enamel type hypomineralization attributed to chronic and excessive fluoride exposure during the period of amelogenesis. Clinically, in the mildest cases fine white and opaque lines can be observed, while in moderate and severe cases the lines can melt and form thicker bands, compromising the entire tooth surface, which may be associated with loss of structure and color changes. Treatment of DF can range from microabrasion, infiltration, dental whitening, and composite resin restorations to veneers and crowns. The objective of this clinical case was to associate the microabrasion and infiltration technique as an alternative to aesthetic treatment for the management of dental fluorosis. A 9-year-old female patient presented white opacities in the form of thick bands and loss of tooth structure in the permanent upper incisors (severe dental fluorosis). For the treatment, it was decided to perform microabrasion with hydrochloric acid, followed by infiltration with low viscosity resin, achieving a favorable and stable aesthetic result after three months. It is concluded that the combination of these two micro-invasive techniques is a viable and effective strategy to effectively mask opacities produced by DF.

A conservative approach to rehabilitate a molar-incisor hypomineralization case / Uma abordagem conservadora para reabilitar um caso de hipomineralização molar-incisivo

ABSTRACT Molar incisor hypomineralization is an increasingly common condition in our population. This condition can have great impact on the esthetics, function, and well-being of the child. This paper reports a case of a young patient diagnosed with this condition affecting all the first permanent molars and lower incisors, particularly teeth 31 and 41. The molars were treated with direct resin restorations with cusp coating and the incisors aesthetic was restored with different techniques such as bleaching with sodium hypochlorite, micro-abrasion and resin restorations. This treatment plan aimed to restore the proper teeth function, treat the already existing hypersensitivity and algic complains and to improve the aesthetic of the anterior sector. The presented case shows a conservative approach to deal with the molar incisor hypomineralization condition with satisfactory results after 1-year follow-up.

RESUMO A hipomineralização incisivo-molar (HIM) é uma condição cada vez mais comum na nossa população. Esta condição pode ter um grande impacto na estética, função e bem-estar da criança. Este artigo relata um caso de um paciente jovem diagnosticado com esta condição afetando todos os primeiros molares permanentes e incisivos inferiores, principalmente os dentes 31 e 41. Os molares foram tratados com restaurações diretas em resina composta com recobrimento de cúspides e a estética dos incisivos foi restabelecida com diferentes técnicas, como branqueamento com hipoclorito de sódio, micro-abrasão e restaurações de resina composta. Este plano de tratamento teve como objetivo restaurar a função dos dentes, tratar a hipersensibilidade e as queixas álgicas já existentes e melhorar a estética do sector anterior. O caso apresentado mostra uma abordagem conservadora para lidar com casos de hipomineralização incisivo-molar com resultados satisfatórios após 1 ano de acompanhamento.

Efficacy of resin infiltration to mask post-orthodontic or non-post-orthodontic white spot lesions or fluorosis - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: The present review systematically analyzed clinical studies investigating the efficacy of resin infiltration on post-orthodontic or non-post-orthodontic, white spot lesions (WSL), or fluorosis. MATERIALS: Five electronic databases (Central, PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, LILACS) were screened. Article selection and data abstraction were done in duplicate. No language or time restrictions were applied. Outcomes were visual-tactile or DIAGNOdent measurements. RESULTS: Eleven studies with 1834 teeth being affected in 413 patients were included. Nine studies were randomized control trials, one a prospective cohort study, and one had an unclear study design. Meta-analysis could be performed for "resin infiltration vs. untreated control," "resin infiltration vs. fluoride varnish," and "resin infiltration without bleaching vs. resin infiltration with bleaching." WSL being treated with resin infiltration showed a significantly higher optical improvement than WSL without any treatment (standard mean difference (SMD) [95% CI] = 1.24 [0.59, 1.88], moderate level of evidence [visual-tactile assessment]) and with fluoride varnish application (mean difference (MD) [95% CI] = 4.76 [0.74, 8.78], moderate level of evidence [DIAGNOdent reading]). In patients with fluorosis, bleaching prior to resin infiltration showed no difference in the masking effect compared to infiltration alone (MD [95% CI] = - 0.30 [- 0.98, 0.39], moderate level of evidence). CONCLUSION: Resin infiltration has a significantly higher masking effect than natural remineralization or regular application of fluoride varnishes. However, although the evidence was graded as moderate, this conclusion is based on only very few well-conducted RCTs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Resin infiltration seems to be a viable option to esthetically mask enamel white spot lesions and fluorosis.

Microabrasion effect on enamel susceptibility to penetration of hydrogen peroxide: an experimental and computational study.

To evaluate in vitro transenamel/transdentinal of penetration of H2O2 after microabrasive. Computational models were performed to verify peroxide penetration and evaluate if geometric modifications could affect in vitro results. Enamel/dentin blocks from bovine incisors were prepared and randomly divided into groups (n = 15) according with abrasive (35% phosphoric acid and pumice or 6.6% hydrochloric acid and silica) and bleaching agents (16% carbamide peroxide and 35% H2O2). From artificial pulp chambers, the H2O2 concentration was measured and SEM was used for surface morphology. Numerical models were performed (Abaqus® v6.12) modifying slightly enamel/dentin thickness based on experimental data. All groups presented H2O2 penetration, although no significant difference was noted between the control and experimental groups (p > 0.05). The numerical analysis demonstrated the role of dental tissue thickness in the H2O2 penetration. Microabrasion is recommended as its association with bleaching procedures and small modifications in thicknesses of enamel/dentin can cause substantial changes in HP penetration. Such diffusion aspect is clinically relevant for the bleaching procedures since very thin enamel could present more peroxide propagation through dental tissues.

Microabrasión del esmalte. Indicaciones, limitaciones y alcance clínico / Enamel micro-abrasion. Indications, limitations and clinical scope

Existen muchas patologías pigmentarias que alteran la estética del color dentario; algunas de ellas pueden circunscribirse a la superficie externa del esmalte y por ende ser tratadas con una técnica microabrasiva para su eliminación. La indicación de un tratamiento más agresivo en relación al blanqueamiento convencional, dependerá no solo de la ubicación de la lesión, sino también de la severidad de la misma, de la calidad de la estructura del tejido adamantino y de la anatomía dentaria entre muchas otras variables (AU)

ere are many pigment pathologies that alter the aesthetics of tooth color; Some of them can be confined to the outer surface of the enamel and therefore be treated with a microabrasive technique for their removal. e indication of a more aggressive treatment in relation to conventional whitening will depend not only on the location of the lesion, but also on its severity, the quality of the structure of the adamantine tissue and the dental anatomy among many other variables (AU)

Factors affecting tooth whitening effect / 口腔疾病防治

@#The application of tooth whitening technology in oral clinical diagnosis and treatment is becoming increasing widespread. Non-invasive tooth whitening based on bleaching technology has become the choice of many patients with tooth discoloration because of its unique advantage of not destroying the hard tissue of the tooth. The whitening effects differ according to the causes and degrees of tooth discoloration The effect of bleaching on tetracycline teeth is not as good as that of fluorosis teeth. The bleaching effect of hydrogen peroxide bleaching agents is similar to that of urea peroxide bleaching agents with the same concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The addition of non-peroxide agents such as bromelain to peroxide bleaching agents can improve the whitening effect on teeth. The whitening effect of a high-concentration bleaching agent can be achieved by using a low-concentration bleaching agent for a prolonged the working time. The effect of pH on tooth whitening is still controversial; the combination of lasers and traditional peroxide bleaching agents can effectively improve the whitening effect of teeth. The combination of enamel micro-grinding and peroxide tooth bleaching agents can improve the whitening effect in cases of dental fluorosis. This review analyzes the causes of tooth staining, the properties of bleaching agents, the application of laser microgrinding and the changes in tooth tissue after bleaching to discuss the influencing factors of the non-invasive tooth whitening effect mainly based on bleaching techniques.

Effect of hydrochloric acid commercial presentation for microabrasion technique on loss of enamel structure and surface / Efeito da apresentação comercial de ácido clorídrico para técnica de microabrasão na perda de estrutura e superfície do esmalte

Introdução: A técnica de microabrasão pode ser realizada através de pasta pronta para uso, disponível comercialmente, ou o profissional pode manipulá-la no consultório. Objetivo: Verificar o efeito da apresentação comercial do ácido clorídrico a 10% na manipulação de pasta para microabrasão sobre a superfície do esmalte. Metodologia: Foram selecionados incisivos bovinos e divididos em dois grupos, de acordo com a apresentação comercial do ácido clorídrico (líquido ou em gel). O tratamento foi realizado através de dez aplicações com 10s de duração cada, intercaladas por lavagem de 10s. Vinte incisivos (n=10) foram utilizados para se determinar a perda de estrutura do esmalte. Cada amostra foi pesada, em balança analítica, antes e após submissão à microabrasão. Outras 20 amostras (n=10) foram utilizadas para determinação da rugosidade superficial média (Ra) utilizando-se um rugosímetro. Três amostras de cada grupo do experimento anterior foram selecionadas, aleatoriamente, e outras três amostras adicionais foram preparadas como controle (baseline) para análise em MEV. Resultados: Verificou-se diferença estatística significativa entre a massa final e a inicial e rugosidade superficial das amostras, independente da apresentação comercial do ácido. Nas imagens de MEV observou-se presença de superfície regular para o grupo controle (baseline). Nas demais imagens verificou-se superfície com considerável irregularidade e dissolução discreta do esmalte. Conclusões: O tratamento realizado causou perda significativa de estrutura e aumentou a rugosidade superficial dos espécimes, independente da apresentação comercial do ácido e sem apresentar diferença entre os grupos ao final. A apresentação comercial do ácido não parece ser um fator a interferir no tratamento. (AU)

Introduction: The microabrasion technique can be performed using a commercially available paste, or the dentist can prepare it in his office. Objective: To verify the effect of hydrochloric acid commercial presentation in the handling of microabrasion paste on the enamel surface. Methodology: Bovine incisors were divided into two groups, according to the commercial presentation of 10% hydrochloric acid (liquid or gel). The treatment was carried out through ten applications of 10 s duration each, intercalated with a 10s wash. Twenty teeth (n=10) were used to determine the loss of enamel structure. Each sample was weighed on an analytical balance before and after submission to microabrasion. Another 20 teeth (n=10) were used to determine the average surface roughness (Ra) using a rugosimeter. Three samples from each group of the previous experiment were selected, randomly, and another three additional samples were repared as a control (baseline) for SEM analysis. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the final and initial mass and the surface roughness of the samples, regardless of the acid commercial presentation. In the SEM images, a regular surface was observed for the control group (baseline). In the other images, there was a surface with considerable irregularity and a slight dissolution of the enamel. Conclusions: The treatment carried out. (AU)

Minimally invasive aesthetic treatment of white spots by dental fluorosis in children: case report

The presence of white spots due to dental fluorosis can cause aesthetic discomfort, being one of the factors for a search for dental treatment. Objective: Report a clinical case in which the aesthetic complaint was solved through the association of the dental bleaching to the microabrasion technique. Case report: Male patient, 13 years, attended to the Integrated Clinic of the School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with fluorosis, mainly in the antero-superior teeth and aesthetic complaint. Initially, it was made an immediate bleaching with hydrogen peroxide at 35%, in 3 sessions of 15 minutes each, to soften the disparity of shades between tooth-stain. The result was insufficient and the dental microabrasion technique was adopted. A pumice paste was applied together with gel of phosphoric acid at 37% under relative isolation, in a total of 8 applications (1 minute each). At the end of each application, it was made an abundant water washing, microengine mounted fine-grained disc polishing and topical application of neutral NaF2 in gel (4 minutes each application) to eliminate possible postoperative sensitivity. Conclusion: The dental bleaching and the microabrasion technique promoted satisfactory immediate clinical results that increased self-esteem of the patient in a minimally invasive way to dental structure.

Introdução: A presença de manchas brancas por fluorose dentária pode causar desconforto estético, sendo um dos fatores para busca de tratamento odontológico. Objetivo: Relatar um caso clínico em que a queixa estética foi resolvida através da associação do clareamento dentário à técnica de microabrasão. Relato do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 13 anos, compareceu a Clínica Integrada da Faculdade de Odontologia da UFRJ, com fluorose, principalmente nos dentes ântero-superiores e queixa estética. Inicialmente, realizou-se clareamento imediato com peróxido de hidrogênio a 35%, em 3 sessões de 15 minutos, para suavizar a disparidade de tons entre mancha-dente. O resultado obtido foi insuficiente e a técnica de microabrasão dentária foi adotada. Uma pasta de pedra pomes foi aplicada juntamente com gel de ácido fosfórico a 37% sob isolamento relativo, perfazendo um total de 8 aplicações (1 minuto cada). Ao final de cada aplicação, foi realizada lavagem abundante com água, polimento com disco de granulação fina montado em micromotor e aplicação tópica de NaF2 neutro em gel (4 minutos cada aplicação) para eliminar possível sensibilidade pós-operatória. Conclusão: O clareamento dentário e a técnica de microabrasão promoveram resultados clínicos imediatos satisfatórios que elevaram a autoestima do paciente, de maneira minimamente invasiva para estrutura dentária.

White spots on tooth enamel in mixed dentition / Manchas brancas em esmalte dentário na dentição mista

Aim: To determine the prevalence, predisposing factors of white spots on enamel and the effectiveness of treatment using the microabrasion technique. Method: A study was developed in children between the ages of 6 and 12 of both genders, enrolled in municipal public schools. Epidemiological questionnaire was applied to the participants and parents or guardians to investigate the predisposing factors of the lesions on permanent teeth during the mixed dentition. Oral examination of the children was carried out, and for those children in whom white spot lesions were found, dental treatment was provided by the microabrasion technique in the incisors and/ or first permanent molars to prevent the evolution to a caries lesion with cavitation, since the enamel structure was damaged. Results: The majority of the sample had from 1% to 24% of the enamel affected by the white spots. The possible predisposing factors of white spots were systemic infections, trauma or caries with pulp involvement in a deciduous tooth. The treatment was effective in 16 children and for the remaining two the restorative treatment was performed. Conclusion: The prevalence of white spot lesions found in enamel was 3.95%, with a higher prevalence in females. Regarding predisposing factors, most children had some infectious diseases and frequently took antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs. The permanent right upper central incisor was the most affected. The treatment proved to be effective in most children possibly because the lesion is located more superficially in the enamel (AU)

Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência, os fatores predisponentes de manchas brancas no esmalte dentário e a eficácia do tratamento pela técnica de microabrasão. Método: Foi desenvolvido um estudo em crianças na faixa etária dos 6 aos 12 anos de ambos os gêneros, matriculados em 3 escolas públicas municipais. Questionário epidemiológico foi aplicado aos participantes e aos pais ou responsáveis para investigar os fatores predisponentes das lesões em dentes permanentes durante a dentição mista. Realizou-se o exame bucal das crianças e nas que foram constatadas lesões de mancha branca foi proporcionado o tratamento odontológico pela técnica de microabrasão, nos incisivos e/ou primeiros molares permanentes, impedindo a evolução para uma lesão de cárie com cavitação, uma vez que a estrutura do esmalte estava danificada. Resultados: A maioria da amostra apresentou de 1% a 24% do esmalte atingido pelas manchas brancas. Os possíveis fatores etiológicos das manchas brancas foram infecções sistêmicas, trauma ou cárie com envolvimento pulpar em dente decíduo. O tratamento foi eficaz em 16 crianças e em duas restantes foi realizado o tratamento restaurador. Conclusão: A prevalência de lesões de manchas brancas encontradas em esmalte foi 3.95% com maior predominância no gênero feminino. Com relação aos fatores predisponentes, a maioria das crianças tiveram algumas doenças infecciosas e fizeram uso de antibióticos e anti-inflamatórios. O incisivo central superior direito permanente foi o mais acometido. O tratamento mostrou-se eficaz na maioria das crianças, possivelmente devido à localização da lesão ser superficial no esmalte (AU)

[Role of enamel microabrasion associated with external bleaching in the management of patients with dental fluorosis]. / La micro-abrasion amélaire associée à l'éclaircissement externe: intérêt dans la prise en charge de la fluorose.

Dental fluorosis is a developmental anomaly affecting aesthetic appearance. The association between microabrasion and external bleaching has shown satisfactory outcomes because it improves aesthetic outcome in patients with light dental fluorosis. The purpose of this study was to update the role of this association as well as its different effects on the enamelled surface.

Esthetic recovery of teeth presenting fluorotic enamel stains using enamel microabrasion and home-monitored dental bleaching.

This clinical report describes the enamel microabrasion technique for removing maxillary and mandibular hard fluorotic enamel stains followed by home-monitored home dental bleaching. The removal of fluorotic enamel stains utilized macroabrasion with a water-cooled, fine-tapered 3195 FF diamond bur followed microabrasion with the application of Prema Compound (Premier Dental Products Co, Norristown, PA, USA). Home-monitored dental bleaching was performed 14 days after enamel microabrasion using a 10% carbamide peroxide gel for 2 h/day. The wearing time of the acetate tray/dental bleaching was quantified by a microsensor from TheraMon microelectronic system (Sales Agency Gschladt, Hargelsberg, Austria) that was completely embedded in the acetate trays. The teeth were bleached effectively during 23 days. The mean wearing time of the acetate trays/dental bleaching product was 1.54 h/day, for the upper and lower arches. The patient reported satisfaction with the treatment. The association of enamel microabrasion and home dental bleaching was an excellent clinical treatment for teeth affected with enamel fluorosis.

Odontología estética mínimamente invasiva / Minimally invasive esthetic dentistry

La odontología de mínima invasión se ha convertido en la filosofía de tratamiento dental más aceptada en la actualidad. La posibilidad de incorporarla se ha debido en gran medida a la aparición de nuevos materiales dentales que se adhieren a la estructura dental, a técnicas más conservadoras de estructura dental sana y sobre todo a una nueva forma de pensar tanto de clínicos como de los mismos pacientes. La odontología estética contemporánea se ha visto infl uenciada por este nuevo paradigma. El tratamiento de pigmentaciones dentales también se ha visto benefi ciado por esta nueva tendencia y nuevos materiales han aparecido recientemente que conservan la mayor cantidad de tejido dental sano sin necesidad de preparaciones no conservadoras. Lo más importante al incorporar estas nuevas tecnologías es la realización de un diagnóstico adecuado entendiendo la causa que origina esta condición y así poder implementar el mejor tratamiento posible (AU)

Minimally invasive dentistry has become the standard of care most widely accepted today. This trend has been posible in great extent to the advent of new dental materials that adhere to dental structure, more conservative techniques of healthy dental tissue but mainly from clinicians and patients with a new way of thinking. Contemporary esthetic dentistry has been influenced by this new paradigm. Treatment of dental stainings has also been infl uenced by this new trend and new materials have recently surfaced that keep healthy dental tissue without the need of non conservative preparations. The most important aspect in order to incorporate this new technologies is a correct diagnosis understanding the cause that originated this condition in order to implement the best posible treatment (AU)

Dental bleaching on teeth submitted to enamel microabrasion 30 years ago-a case report of patients' compliance during bleaching treatment.

OBJECTIVES: The present dental bleaching case report describes a new method that precisely quantifies the daily wearing-times of the bleaching product by inserting a microsensor in the acetate custom tray. The bleaching efficacy was also discussed since the patient was previously submitted to enamel microabrasion. METHODS: The patient was submitted to enamel microabrasion in 1987, and bleaching treatment was performed in 2005. In 2017, re-bleaching was executed using 10% peroxide carbamide. The electronic microsensor, TheraMon (TheraMon® microelectronic system; Sales Agency Gschladt, Hargelsberg, Austria), was embedded in the labial region of the upper and lower acetate trays to evaluate the wearing-times of the acetate trays/bleaching product. The patient was instructed to wear the tray for 6 to 8 h/day while sleeping. After 24 days of bleaching treatment, the data obtained from the TheraMon electronic devices was collected and interpreted. RESULTS: The patient did not entirely follow the bleaching treatment as recommended, as there was no evidence of use of the upper and lower trays for some days; additionally, the bleaching product was used for shorter and longer periods than was instructed. CONCLUSIONS: The TheraMon microeletronic device precisely measured the wearing-times of the acetate tray/bleaching product during the bleaching treatment. Teeth submitted to enamel microabrasion presented with a healthy clinical appearance after 30 years. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Measuring the length and frequency of use of an acetate tray/bleaching product can be important to clinicians and patients for obtaining a controlled and adequate bleaching treatment.

Desgaste del esmalte por diferentes tratamientos químicos y mecánicos / Wear of the enamel by different chemical and mechanical treatments / Desgaste do esmalte por diferentes tratamentos químicos e mecânicos

Introducción: La microabrasión se describe como un procedimiento realizado sobre el esmalte dental en el cual mediante la utilización de un agente ácido y un agente abrasivo se logra corregir alteraciones cromáticas superficiales. Algunos estudios demuestran como los parámetros de tiempo, número de aplicaciones y la presión ejercida, influyen en la can-tidad de esmalte eliminado. Objetivo: Establecer el espesor de esmalte dental eliminado según la capacidad abrasiva de 9 tratamientos químico mecánicos, mediante estereomicroscopia. Materiales y métodos: Con el aval del comité de ética de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, se recolectaron 90 terceros molares bajo consentimiento informado y se mantuvieron almacenados bajo los parámetros de la norma ISO 11405. Sobre bloques de acrílico se fijaron las mitades linguales de las coronas dentales, creando sobre ellas superficies planas mediante serie de lijas con irrigación y tomando impresiones con silicona de adición. Se distribuyeron de forma aleatoria en 9 grupos (n 10). Cada grupo recibió un tratamiento por un periodo de 30 segundos: G1: Opalustre® (Ultradent), G2: Piedra pómez y ácido fosfórico al 37% (Ultra-Etch®, Ultradent), G3: Piedra pómez, glicerina y ácido fosfórico al 37% (Ultra-Etch®, Ultradent), G4: Fresas de halo amarillo (Komet), G5: Fresas de halo blanco (Komet), G6: Discos Sof-Lex® (3M), color amarillo, G7: Discos Sof-Lex® (3M), color amarillo y amarillo claro, G8: Arenado, y G9: Puntas ultrasónicas Perfect Margin (Acteon). El espesor de desgaste creado fue medido utilizando un estéreo microscopio con un aumento de 10X. Los datos reco-lectados se analizaron a través de las pruebas de Kruskal-Wallis (p≤0.05) para comparar todos los grupos y la prueba U de Mann-Whitney (p≤0.05) para comparaciones individuales. Resultados: Independientemente del tratamiento realizado todos los grupos presentaron un desgaste del esmalte. El mayor desgaste se registró para el grupo tratado con fresa de halo amarillo (122,66 ± 22,64µm) y el menor desgaste para el grupo de arenado (11,5 ± 2,36µm). Se presentó diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre todos los grupos. Conclusiones: Bajo las limitaciones del presente estudio se puede concluir: La mayor microabrasión en esmalte se produjo con fresas de grano extrafino (halo amarillo) y el menor desgaste se produjo con arenado.

Introduction: Microabrasion is described as a procedure performed on tooth enamel in which the use of an acidic agent and an abrasive agent can correct surface chromatic alterations. Some studies show how the parameters of time, number of applications and the pressure exerted influence the amount of enamel removed.Objective: To establish the thickness of tooth enamel removed according to the abrasive capacity of 9 mechanical chemical treatments, using stereomicroscopy. Materials and methods: With the endorsement of the ethics committee of the School of Dentistry of the National University of Colombia, 90 third molars were collected under informed consent and kept stored under the parameters of ISO 11405. Acrylic blocks were fixed the lingual halves of the dental crowns, creating on them flat surfaces by means of series of sandpaper with irrigation and taking impressions with silicone of addition.They were distributed randomly in 9 groups (n 10). Each group was treated for a period of 30 seconds: G1: Opalustre® (Ultradent), G2: Pumice and 37% phosphoric acid (Ultra-Etch®, Ultradent), G3: Pumice, glycerin and phosphoric acid 37 % (Ultra-Etch®, Ultradent), G4: Yellow halo straw-berries (Komet), G5: White halo strawberries (Komet), G6: Sof-Lex® discs (3M), yellow color, G7: Sof-Lex discs ® (3M), yellow and light yellow, G8: Sandblasted, and G9: Perfect Margin ultrasonic tips (Acteon). The wear thickness created was measured using a stereo microscope with an increase of 10X. The collected data were analyzed through the Kruskal-Wallis tests (p≤0.05) to compare all groups and the Mann-Whitney U test (p≤0.05) for individual comparisons. Results: Regard-less of the treatment performed, all groups presented enamel wear. The highest wear was recorded for the group treated with yellow halo strawberry (122.66 ± 22.64µm) and the lowest wear for the sandblasting group (11.5 ± 2.36µm). There was a statistically significant difference between all groups. Conclusions: Under the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded: The greatest microabrasion in enamel was produced with strawberries of extra-fine grain (yellow halo) and the least wear occurred with sandblasting.

Introdução: A microabrasão do esmalte dental é descrita como um procedimento realizado no esmalte dentário, no qual o uso de um agente ácido e um abrasivo pode corrigir alterações cromáticas na superfície. Alguns estudos mos-tram como os parâmetros de tempo, número de aplicações e pressão exercida influenciam na quantidade do esmalte removido. Objetivo: Estabelecer a espessura do esmalte dentário removido de acordo com a capacidade abrasiva de 9 tratamentos químicos ou mecânicos, utilizando estereomicroscopia. Materiais e métodos: Com o aval do comitê de ética da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Nacional da Colômbia, 90 terceiros molares hígidos foram coletados sob consentimento informado e mantidos armazenados sob os parâmetros da norma ISO 11405. Em blocos de acrílico foram fixadas as metades linguais das coroas dentárias, criando sobre elas superfícies planas por meio de séries de lixa mais irrigação e toma de impressões com silicone de adição. Eles foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em 9 grupos (n= 10). Cada grupo foi tratado por um período de 30 segundos: G1: Opalustre® (Ultradent), G2: Pedra-pomes e ácido fosfórico a 37% (Ultra-Etch®, Ultradent), G3: Pedra-pomes, glicerina e ácido fosfórico 37 % (Ultra-Etch®, Ultradent), G4: brocas diaman-tadas halo amarelo (Komet), G5: brocas diamantadas halo branco (Komet), G6: discos Sof-Lex® (3M), cor amarelo, G7: discos Sof-Lex ® (3M), amarelo e amarelo claro, G8: jateamento e G9: pontas ultra-sônicas Perfect Margin® (Acteon). A espessura de desgaste criada foi medida usando um microscópio estéreo com um aumento de 10X. Os dados coletados foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis (p≤0,05) para comparar todos os grupos e pelo teste U de Mann-Whit-ney (p≤0,05) para comparações individuais. Resultados: Independentemente do tratamento realizado, todos os grupos apresentaram desgaste do esmalte. O maior desgaste foi registrado para o grupo tratado com broca diamantada com halo amarelo (122,66 ± 22,64 µm) e o menor desgaste para o grupo de jateamento (11,5 ± 2,36 µm). Houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre todos os grupos. Conclusões: Sob as limitações do presente estudo, pode-se concluir que a maior microabrasão no esmalte foi produzida com brocas de grão extra-fino (halo amarelo) e o menor desgaste ocorreu com o jateamento.

Microabrasão do esmalte dentário: eficácia e aplicações na odontologia / Dental enamel microabrasion: effectiveness and applications in dentistry

Introdução: A microabrasão proporciona a remoção de manchas e irregularidades na superfície do esmalte, através da associação da ação erosiva de ácidos, como o ácido fosfórico ou ácido clorídrico, e a ação abrasiva de substâncias como pedra pomes (carbeto de silício), por meio de esfregaço. O sucesso da técnica depende da profundidade do esmalte manchado, sendo mais facilmente removidas as manchas situadas mais externamente nas camadas do esmalte. Objetivo: Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a partir de uma revisão de literatura a eficácia e aplicabilidade desse método no tratamento clínico, analisando o potencial de resolutividade segundo os estudos que fundamentam sua eficiência. Materiais e Métodos: Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados Bireme, Pubmed e Google acadêmico, abrangendo artigos de pesquisa e de relato de caso de 2013 a 2018, utilizando os descritores: Esmalte dentário, Microabrasão do esmalte, Fluorose dentária, Amelogênese imperfeita. Conclusão: Verificou-se que a microabrasão do esmalte dentário é uma alternativa eficaz no tratamento de alterações cromáticas localizadas na camada superficial do esmalte, tendo em vista que, além de ser um método conservador, promove resultados satisfatórios imediatamente após sua aplicação, entretanto, para o tratamento de alterações de maior profundidade, pode ser necessário associar a técnica da microabrasão a outros procedimentos estéticos.

Introducion: Microabrasion provides the removal of stains and irregularities on the surface of the enamel by associating the erosive action of acids, such as phosphoric acid or hydrochloric acid, and the abrasive action of substances such as pumice (silicon carbide) by smearing. Objective: This study aims to evaluate, by way of a literature review, the efficacy and applicability of this method in clinical treatment, analyzing the potential of resolution according to studies that support its efficiency. Materials and Methods: A bibliographic review was conducted in the databases Bireme, Pubmed and Google Scholar, covering research articles and case reports from 2013 to 2018, using the descriptors: Dental Enamel, Enamel microabrasion, Dental Fluorosis, Amelogenesis imperfecta. Conclusion: It was verified that the microabrasion of the dental enamel is an effective alternative in the treatment of localized chromatic alterations in the superficial layer of the enamel considering that, besides being a conservative method, it promotes satisfactory results immediately after its application. However, for the treatment of alterations of greater depth, it may be necessary to associate the microabrasion technique with other aesthetic procedures.

Resolution of a fluorosis case through the association of minimally invasive techniques: microabrasion and tooth bleaching

Color changes may interfere with smile balance and they represent a clinical challenge to dentists. Dental fluorosis originates from intrinsic factors and it is a disorder of enamel formation during the phase of teeth development, resulting in the change of enamel color. This clinical case report aimed to present the resolution of a case of dental fluorosis through the association of minimally invasive techniques, namely microabrasion and tooth bleaching. A 27-year-old male patient sought the dental clinic of the School of Dentistry of Piracicaba (FOP - UNICAMP, Brazil) presenting striped and symmetrical white stains and generalized chromogenic biofilm. After anamnesis and clinical examination, the patient was diagnosed with fluorosis stains. Initially, adequacy of the oral environment was performed with prophylaxis and supragingival scraping. Then, the enamel microabrasion technique was performed with 6% hydrochloric acid associated with silicon carbide (Whiteness RM - FGM) and supervised at-home bleaching was performed with 16% carbamide peroxide (Whiteness Simple 16% - FGM). In conclusion, the treatment performed reestablished the aesthetics and harmony of smile color with minimally invasive procedures without causing tooth sensitivity

Effect of resin infiltration and microabrasion on the microhardness, surface roughness and morphology of incipient carious lesions.

OBJECTIVE: The effects of resin infiltration and microabrasion on incipient carious lesions by surface microhardness, roughness and morphological assessments, and resistance to further acid attack of treated lesions were evaluated. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eighty artificially-induced incipient lesions were randomly divided into five groups (n = 16): resin infiltration with an adhesive resin (Excite F, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein), resin infiltration with a resin infiltrant (Icon, DMG, Hamburg, Germany), microabrasion without polishing (Opalustre, Ultradent, South Jordan, UT, USA), microabrasion with polishing (Opalustre, Ultradent, Diamond Excel, FGM, Joinville, SC, Brazil), and distilled water (control group). All specimens were exposed to demineralization for another 10 d. Microhardness, roughness and morphological assessments were done at baseline, following initial demineralization, treatment and further demineralization. Data were analysed by the Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman's and Bonferroni tests (p < .05). RESULTS: Enamel lesions treated with resin infiltrant and microabrasion demonstrated similar hardness values, with a nonsignificant difference compared with sound enamel. Resin infiltration demonstrated lower roughness values than those of microabrasion, and the values did not reach the values of sound enamel. Further demineralization for 10 d did not affect the hardness but increased the roughness of infiltrated and microabraded enamel surfaces. Polishing did not influence the roughness of microabraded enamel surfaces. After resin infiltration, porosities on enamel were sealed completely. The surface structure was similar to that of the enamel conditioning pattern for microabraded enamel lesions. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, the icon infiltration and microabrasion technique appeared to be effective for improving microhardness. Icon appeared to provide reduced roughness, although not equal to sound enamel. Further research is needed to elucidate their clinical relevance.

[Mineral composition of mixed saliva in patients with dental fluorosis]. / Mineral'nyi sostav smeshannoi sliuny u patsientov s fliuorozom zubov.

The aim of the study was to assess the mineral composition of mixed saliva in dental fluorosis patients undergoing treatment with microabrasion and bleaching. The study included 60 patients aged 18-35 years with various forms of dental fluorosis. Group 1 included 40 patients in which enamel microabrasion was performed, group 2 - 20 patients with microabrasion and bleaching. Mixed saliva composition was analyzed with Olimpus automatic analyzing device. Dental fluorosis treatment in both groups resulted in saliva mineral composition changed associated with enamel demineralization which proves the necessity for calcium and phosphate containing compositions in these treatment groups.