MICROABRASÃO DE ESMALTE COM ÁCIDO FOSFÓRICO E PEDRA- POMES EM CRIANÇAS COM FLUOROSE DENTÁRIA: RELATO DE DOIS CASOS CLÍNICOS

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.412122505065

• Palavras-chave: fluorose dentária, Microabrasão do Esmalte, Dentifrícios, Estética dentária.

• Keywords: Dental fluorosis, Enamel Microabrasion, Dentifrices, Dental Esthetics

• Abstract: Dental fluorosis is a developmental enamel disorder caused by excessive exposure to high concentrations of fluoride during tooth development. The treatment of fluorosis aims to remove stains from the enamel surface. Enamel microabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure that causes minimal wear of the enamel structure, being an efficient option. This study aims to report two clinical cases using enamel microabrasion with 37% phosphoric acid and pumice as an alternative for the treatment of dental fluorosis. The methodology consists of an observational study in the form of a clinical case report, with a descriptive design, and the data originate from routine clinical activities of the Pediatric Dentistry Department of a Higher Education Institution. Accurate and early diagnosis is essential to ensure treatment success. It is important to assess the depth of white lesions, as this is a determining factor in choosing a minimally invasive and/or invasive technique. Less invasive treatments should be the first choice. It is concluded that accurate diagnosis is essential for treatment success. The enamel microabrasion technique used proved to be an effective, safe, feasible, and recommendable alternative in clinical practice, especially in public primary care services. By promoting the selective removal of white enamel stains with minimal structural loss, the treatment satisfactorily addressed the patients’ aesthetic complaints, restoring not only the appearance of the teeth but also the self-esteem and well-being of the children treated.