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Unusual indelible enamel staining following fixed appliance treatment
S J Hodges1, R J Spencer, S J Watkins
1Department of Orthodontics, Eastman Dental Hospital, Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8LD, UK.
Journal of Orthodontics
|December 2, 2000
Abstract:
Two cases are described of indelible enamel staining following fixed appliance therapy. The acquired pigmentation occurred in patients with an identifiable enamel defect prior to treatment. The interaction of factors to cause the staining is discussed and it's prevention in future cases highlighted. Subsequent restoration of the affected teeth is shown.
