Asma Nakhli^1,2, Farah Chaouali^1,2, Marwa Amara^1,2, Sarra Nasri^1,2*, Zohra Nouira^1,2, Belhassan Harzallah^1,2, Mounir Cherif^1,2 and Dalenda Hadyaoui^1,2

¹Department of Fixed Prosthodontics in the Dentistry Clinic of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia
²Research Laboratory of Occlusodontics and Ceramic Prostheses LR16ES15, Monastir, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Sarra Nasri, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics in the Dentistry Clinic of Monastir, University of Monastir, Research Laboratory of Occlusodontics and Ceramic Prostheses LR16ES15, Monastir, Tunisia.

Received: December 27, 2021; Published: January 31, 2022

Abstract

Fluoride is known to be beneficial to teeth.  However, when they are  exposed to excessively, especially in children during odontogenesis,  it can lead to fluorosis.

Fluorosis is a condition defined by a hypo-mineralization of the enamel characterized by coloration, which can turn into cavities and  leads to an unsightly aesthetic appearance.

In Tunisia, fluorosis is a real scourge that affects certain regions where drinking-water contains excessive fluorine. The management of these patients differs depending on the extent of the damage. In this article, we will describe  the minimally invasive management of a  case with severe fluorosis.

Keywords: Dental Fluorosis; Micro Abrasion; Ceramic Veneers; Mockup; Bonding

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Citation

Citation: Sarra Nasri., et al. “Esthetic Management of Dental Fluorosis: A Minimally Invasive Approach”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 6.2 (2022): 187-192.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2022 Sarra Nasri., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.