Minimally invasive approach to hypoplastic stains with complementary color neutralization: A clinical report

A minimally invasive technique is described for masking enamel hypoplasia stains in a young patient with minimal or no tooth wear and different opacity patterns on the central and lateral incisors, canines, and first molars. The selected technique involved masking the affected substrate with resin pigments in complementary colors to the stain, followed by a composite resin overlay with minimal tooth structure wear. After pigmentation, the stains were neutralized, resulting in a neutral gray substrate that required the use of a higher-value composite resin to achieve complete stain masking. This technique is safe and effective, providing satisfactory esthetic outcomes with minimal loss of healthy tooth structure.