ABSTRACT
The small white, brown or mottled lesions that appear on front teeth can be unsightly and patients are often concerned about this type of discoloration (see Figure 10.1). Before the introduction of acid etching, teeth that had these discolorations were cut down to have full coverage restorations. Some enamel discolorations, although intrinsic, are confined to the outermost layers of the enamel. The microabrasion technique can be used in combination with home bleaching or power bleaching to remove these discolorations more effectively. Which procedure is done first depends on the specific case. The microabrasion technique can be used in many different ways, on patients as young as 8-10 years old as well as adolescents and adults.
