Enamel Microabrasion
| Definition: |
Mechanical removal of a small amount of tooth structure (not more than a few tenths of a millimeter in depth) to eliminate superficial enamel discoloration defects not successfully removed by bleaching techniques. A common abrasive is a mixture of pumice and hydrochloric acid. |
| Notes: |
to remove surface discoloration |
| Previously Indexed: |
Tooth Discoloration/therapy (1989-1996) |
Enamel Microabrasion Definitions and Terms
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