Dental Fluorosis

Dental fluorosis is referred as the
change in tooth’s appearance. The reason for this is
overexposure to fluoride. The fluoride overexposure’s risk
occurs between 3 months to 8 years of ages. The occurrence of
Enamel fluorosis is due to permanent teeth forming under the
gums. Once these teeth break through the gums, these cannot
develop enamel fluorosis. The stains and spots left by
fluorosis remain permanent and also might darken over time.
Cause:
The main reason is water fluoridation and is normally an esthetic problem. Severe cases are caused by exposure to water with natural fluoridated exceeding above the recommended levels, or exposure to other fluoride sources like brick tea or high fluoride coal pollution. Other reasons are use of fluoridated mouthrinse and tooth pastes, bottled waters not tested for fluoride content, inappropriate fluoride supplements usage, ingestion of foods particularly imported from other countries, and public water fluoridation.
The dental fluorosis severity depends upon the amount of fluoride exposure, the child’s age, individual response, degree of physical activity, weight, nutrition, and bone growth.
The main reason is water fluoridation and is normally an esthetic problem. Severe cases are caused by exposure to water with natural fluoridated exceeding above the recommended levels, or exposure to other fluoride sources like brick tea or high fluoride coal pollution. Other reasons are use of fluoridated mouthrinse and tooth pastes, bottled waters not tested for fluoride content, inappropriate fluoride supplements usage, ingestion of foods particularly imported from other countries, and public water fluoridation.
The dental fluorosis severity depends upon the amount of fluoride exposure, the child’s age, individual response, degree of physical activity, weight, nutrition, and bone growth.
Types:
Very Mild : Small opaque,
paper white areas covering less than 25% of the tooth surface.
Mild : Opaque white areas covering less than 50% of the tooth surface.
Moderate : All surfaces are affected, shows brown staining and attrition of enamel.
Severe : shows marked pitting and brown spots affecting all the teeth surface.
Mild : Opaque white areas covering less than 50% of the tooth surface.
Moderate : All surfaces are affected, shows brown staining and attrition of enamel.
Severe : shows marked pitting and brown spots affecting all the teeth surface.

Treatment:
Dental
fluorosis is cosmetically treatable.
Different treatment options include: tooth bleaching, microabrasion, and conservative composite restorations or porcelain veneers are generally used treatments. Generally speaking, microabrasion and bleaching are utilized for superficial staining, while the conservative restorations are utilized for more unaesthetic situations such as severe fluorosis.
Different treatment options include: tooth bleaching, microabrasion, and conservative composite restorations or porcelain veneers are generally used treatments. Generally speaking, microabrasion and bleaching are utilized for superficial staining, while the conservative restorations are utilized for more unaesthetic situations such as severe fluorosis.
Micro abrasion and Tooth
bleaching:

Conservative restorations and
porcelain veneers:
Patient with moderate fluorosis.
Front six teeth were treated with cosmetic veneers to cover
fluoride staining.

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FAQ's
No, in fact placement of the
crowns will protect your brittle teeth from the occlusal
forces thereby increasing the life and functionality of
your teeth.
Yes, it is a permanent solution
when the latest available materials are used..The
longevity of your crown depends on your maintenance of
oral hygiene and bite.
You can either go for porcelain
veneers or Zirconia crowns Further information of which
can be easily be found under the crowns and bridges
section of general dentistry in this website..
Porcelain veneers are thin
ceramic shells that will cover the front surface of your
teeth. Zirconia crowns are much stronger than veneers
and cover all the surfaces of your teeth
No! Cosmetic crowns never stain.
These crowns have polished surfaces, making them
resistant to acids and staining . You can have any kind
of food without having to worry about getting your teeth
stained!
The procedure is absolutely pain
free, once the numbness has taken its effect! After the
Local Anesthesia is administered, there will be numbness
making the entire procedure comfortable for you. And you
walk out with temporaries in the same visit till the
permanents are customised in the lab
Following are the charges for each
crown:
Zirconia crown costs Rs.12,000/-
E-max crown cost Rs.10,000/-
Veneers/Laminates Rs12,000/-
Zirconia crown costs Rs.12,000/-
E-max crown cost Rs.10,000/-
Veneers/Laminates Rs12,000/-

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