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Conservative Minima l Invasive Trea tment of Dental Fluorosis in Pediatric Patients Singh et al.
Case 2:
Figur e 5: P ostoper at ive (Case 2).
A 11 years old male child reported with a chief complaint of
teeth with prophylaxis paste. The treatment required three
discolored upper fron t teeth. His medical history was non-
sittings, each scheduled at a week apart interval. The patient
contributory. Patient was resident of Barabanki District (UP),
was actively followed and satisfied with the outcome when
which comes under fluoride belt area in India. Oral examination
he last reported 6 mon ths after the completion of active
revealed that he had mild grade of fluorosis (Deans7 scoring
therapy.
1 or Thylstrup and Fejerskov 8 index 2 in his teeth in respect
to 13 -23 (Fig. 3). His oral hygiene was average. After DISCUSSION
completing oral prophylaxis, in- office bleaching was planned
by using 30% carbamide peroxide (H2NCONH2). The gel was Children of all ages clearly represent their perception of what
applied onto tooth using a custom made polyvinyl tray (Fig. beautiful teeth and ugly teeth are. These r epresentations
4 and 5). Each bleach ing session consisted of application of provide dental professional a clear view of the childs feelings
bleaching gel for fifteen minutes followed by polishing of about dental esthetics. 9
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Singh et al. Conservative Minima l Invasive Trea tment of Dental Fluorosis in Pediatric Patients
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