Treating fluorosis stains

When faced with increasing aesthetic requirements patients need options for the most effective therapies. Today, fluorosis stains constitute a frequent reason for consultation for aesthetic dentistry. These stains, which are white or brown in the most severe cases, may originate from a physical problem. This article will use a clinical case to illustrate the treatment of white fluorosis stains, using a conservative technique that combines tooth whitening with caries infiltration.

Options for therapy

An attractive smile can be extremely important for a person’s social well being. There are many treatments available in dentistry for correcting an aesthetic defect that is caused by a stain: construction of a crown, veneer or a direct composite filling. However, these procedures are considered to be invasive because they require more or less extensive preparation of the tooth, which involves a significant alteration to the tooth’s structure. These treatments are not directed towards the preservation of tissue, which is the basis of current dental practice.