Comparison of several treatments for dental fluorosis Dental fluorosis is caused by the high level of fluoride in the applied water. Dental fluorosis appears as white or brown patches, which is particularly embarrassing.
However, patients do not need to worry, dental fluorosis can be restored by whitening restoration of the original tooth color, at present, the more common treatment methods are external bleaching, cosmetic crown, porcelain veneer and resin restoration.
There are a variety of treatment methods for dental fluorosis, and the price is also different according to the patient’s affordability and choice of treatment plan.
External bleaching advantage: it is a cosmetic method that changes the structure of the teeth by the action of bleach.
The operation is simple and the cost is low.
Disadvantages: the effect is limited, the maintenance time is short, the pigment patch is very difficult to get rid of fundamentally and cover up.
Beauty crown advantages: lasting effect, natural color, beautiful and generous, efficient and fast.
Disadvantages: Great wear on autologous teeth.
Advantages of porcelain veneer: It is attached to the surface of anterior teeth by high strength binder.
Beauty and firmness are better.
Disadvantages: high price, high technical requirements for doctors.
The advantages of resin repair: low cost, more preserved tooth tissue.
Disadvantages: resin polymerization will have leakage, occlusion wear, high technical requirements for doctors.
