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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2014; 2(12): 938-942
Published online Dec 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.938
Published online Dec 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.938
Table 1 Restorative treatment protocol for dental fluorosis of varied severity
Modified dean’s fluorosis index score | Clinical findings | Suggested treatment options |
Normal (0) | Enamel represents usual transparency, semi-vitriform type of structure. The surface appears smooth, glossy and usually of a pale, creamy white colour | No treatment |
Questionable (0.5) | Few flecks to occasional white spots | No treatment/bleaching |
Very Mild (1) | Small, opaque, paper white areas scattered over < 25% of the tooth surface | No treatment /bleaching |
Mild (2) | White opaque areas in enamel of the teeth are more extensive, but do not involve as much as 50% of the tooth | Bleaching/composite restoration |
Moderate (3) | All enamel surfaces of the teeth are affected and surfaces subject to attrition show wear. Brown stain is frequently a disfiguring feature | If discolorations accompanied by wear: Full coverage If only discoloration without any wear: 1 Bleaching or 2 Veneers (Direct or indirect) or 3 Bleaching followed by Veneers (Direct or indirect) |
Severe (4) | All enamel surfaces affected, severe hypoplasia, discrete or confluent pitting. Brown stains are widespread and teeth often present a corroded-like appearance | Full coverage |
- Citation: Joshi N, Palaskar J, Joshi M, Kathariya R. Complete oral rehabilitation in a case with severe dental fluorosis. World J Clin Cases 2014; 2(12): 938-942
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i12/938.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.938