MANAGEMENT OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS BASED ON SEVERITY INDEX

Aim and Objective: The purpose of present case series is to illustrate treatment procedure of discoloration due to dental fluorosis based on severity index.

Background: Dental fluorosis is the appearance of faint white lines or streaks on the teeth that occurs when younger children consume too much fluoride, from any source, over long periods when teeth are under developing stage. It affects the esthetic and also the confidence of the affected person. The esthetic improvement can have great effect on patient confidence and oral health and may be sought for various reasons like discoloration, shape and size of teeth. Tooth whitening is a major concern among general young population to approach dental surgeon. Various treatment options given in the literature to treat dental fluorosis include bleaching, microabrasion, composite restoration and porcelain veneers.

Case description: In this case series, mild to moderate fluorosis was treated by use of minimal invasive procedure of microabrasion and ceramic veneers were used to treat moderate to severe fluorosis.

Conclusion: Among different treatment modalities present, the selection of appropriate treatment improves the prognosis of treatment.

Clinical significance: The treatment approach in dental fluorosis varies based on its severity therefore, it is essential to analyze the fluorosis index before treating the patient with a complaint of tooth discoloration to achieve best prognosis.