Abstract

VIEGAS, Cláudia Marina et al. Dental fluorosis: therapeutic approaches for aesthetic recovery. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2011, vol.59, n.3, pp. 497-501. ISSN 1981-8637.

Fluorosis is an alteration in dental enamel associated with excess intake of fluoride at the age when teeth are developing. These alterations compromise facial aesthetics and harmony, with negative repercussions on the individual's self-esteem. Dentistry assumes a prominent role in this context: a nice, attractive smile, teeth in harmony, this is the desire of every individual in society. This article describes two clinical cases of dental fluorosis with different clinical manifestations for which different therapeutic alternatives were chosen. Once the changes were diagnosed, and after considering the cases, treatment plans were established, taking into account the patients' situations and desires and those of their responsible, so as to restore facial aesthetics. In the first case, micro-abrasion with 37% phosphoric acid was performed. In the second case, exogenic overnight bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide was applied. In both cases, the adolescent patients were happy with the results obtained since their facial aesthetics were restored.

Keywords : Tooth bleaching.; Esthetics dental.; Dental fluorosis.; Enamel microabrasion..