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Combining resin composite bonding and enamel microabrasion
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, USA.
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Enamel microabrasion combined with resin composite bonding offers an effective treatment for certain teeth. This approach demonstrates successful long-term outcomes, with a case study showing positive 5-year results.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Dental imperfections often require conservative treatment options.
- Enamel microabrasion and resin composite bonding are established dental procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a protocol for treating teeth using combined enamel microabrasion and resin composite bonding.
- To document the 5-year clinical outcomes of this combined treatment approach.
Main Methods:
- A combined protocol involving enamel microabrasion followed by resin composite bonding was developed.
- A single-case study was conducted to evaluate the treatment protocol.
Main Results:
- The combined treatment protocol was successfully applied.
- The case study demonstrated favorable clinical results at the 5-year follow-up point.
Conclusions:
- The combination of enamel microabrasion and resin composite bonding is a viable treatment for specific dental cases.
- This conservative approach yields durable and aesthetically pleasing results over a 5-year period.