Management of Fluorosis using Resin Infiltration Technique

Abstract

Dental fluorosis is a form of hypomineralisation, which is caused by ingestion of excess amounts of fluoride during enamel formation. Fluorosis can manifest as faint, white horizontal lines running across the surfaces of the teeth, diffuse white opacities, brown staining or pitting. Resin infiltration (Icon, DMG, Germany) can be used to treat mild to moderate forms of fluorosis yielding a more homogenous color of the tooth. This case report is about a 37-year-old patient presenting with moderate fluorosis, which was treated with tooth whitening and resin infiltration to achieve aesthetic results.