Macroabrasion and/or Partial Veneers: Techniques for the Removal of Localized White Spots

Abstract

Macroabrasion is a technique for the removal of localized white spots using a high-speed, intermittent high speed turbine finishing diamond tip. It is fast, safe, efficient, and an alternative to enamel microabrasion. However, when the stain is deeper, these localized intrinsic stains or defects can be treated with partial direct veneers. A conservative preparation should be done and that allows stratification of the resin to mask the hypoplasia and provide naturalness to the tooth. Thus, the objective of this work is to demonstrate, through a clinical case, macroabrasion and a partial veneer from the preparation, restoration, to the finishing and polishing to remove hypoplastic stains.

Restoration of Anterior Teeth Using Minimal Invasive Esthetic Techniques with Opalusture and Composite Restoration: A Clinical Technique

“…Oftenly minimal invasive dentistry procedures for esthetic improvements such as microabrasion produces satisfactory result for the patient. 7 These procedures remove superficial enamel defects and hence improve esthetics. Procedure of microabrasion involves use of acid such as 18%hydrochloric acid in combination with slurry of pumice.…”