Enamel microabrasion: procedure, technology, reviews, price

Microabrasion (microabrasive treatment) is a method of therapy discoloration of enamel. During the procedure, the damaged tooth surface is grinded with abrasive products.

The thickness of the abraded layer usually does not exceed 60 microns, which excludes the appearance of increased sensitivity of hard tooth tissues.

Indications and contraindications for

Microabrasion is recommended if the appearance of age spots on the enamel is observed, when they cannot be removed using other hygienic procedures.

The indications for microabrasion are the following pathologies:

• spotted and dashed shape hypoplasia, at which appear yellow and white spots, they, as a rule, do not violate the structure of the teeth;
• initial stage of caries;
• plots demineralization;
• irregularities on the enamel surface, for example, appearing after removing the braces;
• finely speckled and spotted fluorosis;
• removal of dense pigment plaque, for example, black plaque The child has.

The procedure cannot be carried out if the following pathologies are observed:

• tetracycline staining;
• severe thinning of the enamel or presence on it cracks and erosive defects;
• mental disorder;
• underdevelopment of the enamel of moderate severity;
• wedge-shaped defects;
• diseases in which there is an exposure of the neck of the tooth;
• fluorosis, accompanied by the destruction of enamel;
• pathology of the tissues of the oral cavity;
• brown dystrophy;
• individual intolerance to the means used for microabrasion.

In addition, the procedure cannot be carried out for women in position and breastfeeding, for dairy and pulped teeth, with age-related changes in the enamel, with poor oral hygiene, during orthopedic therapy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this technique include the following:

• no special preparation is required before the procedure;
• dental procedures are painless and do not cause discomfort to the client;
• if the result is positive, then this will help to avoid tooth preparation for its further restoration.

Of the minuses, it is worth noting the following:

• a large number of contraindications;
• microabrasion can cause oversensitivity.

Stages of the

Microabrasive processing is carried out without the use of anesthesia. The client who decides to undergo this procedure sits in a dental chair and puts on protective glasses. The dentist examines his teeth and, if required, conducts them professional cleaning. Then the doctor determines the natural shade of the enamel, draws up an approximate therapy plan and introduces the patient to it.

Treatment stages:

1. The mucous membrane is protected from abrasive particles. What is a special gel used for, for example, Axil and cofferdam.
2. Soft tissues push back retractor.
3. An abrasive mixture is applied to the surface of the tooth to be treated, which includes silicon carbide and hydrochloric acid.
4. Leave it for a while and then remove it.
5. Apply RemarsGel, which restores weakened and injured enamel, compensates for the lack of micro- and macroelements. It ensures the integrity of the enamel.
6. If there are indications, then carry out fluoridation procedure, which allows you to eliminate the increased sensitivity.
7. The result is assessed and recommendations are given on how to save it.

If necessary, the procedure is carried out again.

Efficiency and safety

Microabrasion allows you to get rid of age spots on the enamel. This procedure not only improves the appearance of the tooth, but also prevents its further decay.

The effectiveness of the procedure is 50%. It depends on the thickness of the injury and the age of the person. At a younger age, the enamel lends itself better to processing. But in any case, it is worth trying to carry out microabrasion, since if after it there is a positive effect, then this will allow you to avoid turning the tooth and setting the crown.

The most common complication of microabrasion is the development of excessive sensitivity, which is provoked demineralization. To eliminate it, it is recommended to rinse with a 10% solution of calcium gluconate, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Also worth using rinses and toothpastes for sensitive teeth, exclude sour and spicy foods from the menu. It is important that the drinks and food consumed are not too cold or hot.

If the procedure is carried out incorrectly, erosive defects on the enamel may appear and the gums may be injured. To eliminate such complications on pathological foci, it is recommended to apply antiseptics, wound healing and anti-inflammatory medicines.

Service cost

The cost of the procedure depends on the clinic and on average for 1 tooth is 1,500 rubles.

After microabrasion, it is recommended to carry out whitening. Since when exposed to abrasive agents, not only the pigment spot is removed, but other areas of the treated tooth are also brightened, therefore it may differ from the rest.