@article{Jawaid_Nazeer_Jawed_Gul_2022, title={Esthetic and Cost Effective Management of Young Female with Moderate Fluorosis Using Microabrasion;}, volume={12}, url={https://jbumdc.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/872}, DOI={10.51985/JBUMDC2021119}, abstractNote={<p><span class="fontstyle0">Primary concern of majority of young patients visiting dental OPD is compromised dental esthetics or dental pain.<br>Discolorations have significant social and esthetic effects. Fluorosis is one of the most common cause. It is prevalent in<br>different areas of Pakistan. Microabrasion was selected for treatment of discoloration in this case report. Microabrasion<br>was performed using slurry made by combining 37% phosphoric acid and pumice. This slurry was applied on the labial<br>tooth surface and mechanically rubbed with a prophylaxis brush in a slow hand piece for a minute, with gentle pressure.<br>The cycle was performed thrice followed by fluoride application. The results of this conservative treatment were satisfactory<br>and patient was satisfied with the esthetic outcome.</span> </p>}, number={02}, journal={Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College}, author={Jawaid, Umeed and Nazeer, Muhammad Rizwan and Jawed, Ayesha and Gul, Meisha}, year={2022}, month={Apr.}, pages={112–114} }