Technical management of dental fluorosis

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2010-11-03
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal
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This clinical report presented two patients who had dental fluorosis due to fluoride overexposure. The treatment plan were suggested to the new esthetic management by using Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP, Tooth Mousse®) after appropriate preparation of the enamel surface by microabrasion in the first patient and daily self application with Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate in the second patient. Six months after treatment, the enamel surfaces of upper incisors present greatly improved. The enamel surfaces show shiny and smooth texture without abnormal coloration and symptomatic. The result of treatment were satisfied for both patients and dentist.   Key words: dental fluorosis/ Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate / CPP-ACP
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal; Vo.12 No. 1 Jan - June 2009