Open AccessResin Infiltration Technique as Minimal Invasive Approach Towards Mild to Moderate Dental Fluorosis in an Adolescent: a Case Report
Author(s) -
Muhammad Nur Izham Khairuddin,
Pengiran Muhammad Badi’uzzaman Awang Iskanderdzulkarnein,
Mohd Haikal Mohd Halil
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of orofacial and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2735-0584
pISSN - 2716-5434
DOI - 10.31436/ijohs.v2i2.98
Subject(s) - dental fluorosis , dentistry , medicine , infiltration (hvac) , enamel paint , fluoride , orthodontics , materials science , chemistry , inorganic chemistry , composite material
Dental fluorosis can be defined as a developmental condition that affects dental hard tissue, mainly enamel characterised with white or yellowish lesions due to excessive fluoride exposure. Fluorosis can have a major impact on the appearance, structure and shape of the tooth which posed a significant aesthetic concern to individuals having this condition. There are several treatments recommended in treating dental fluorosis depending on the severity of the disease itself ranging from tooth bleaching to prosthetic crowns in severe cases. This case report describes the use of resin infiltration technique on a patient with mild to moderate severity of dental fluorosis of the upper anterior teeth which produce an acceptable improvement of the appearance of the affected tooth. Resin infiltration technique in this case provided a conservative and inexpensive approach in treating mild to moderate dental fluorosis for the patient, improving the aesthetic without significant loss of tooth structure.