Microabrasión dental como terapéutica en odontología mínimamente invasiva.

Abstract

Introduction: the use of new adhesive and bioactive dental materials and techniques that micromechanically bond to the tooth and provide support has made extensive removal of tooth structure for restoration retention unnecessary. One of these techniques is dental microabrasion. Objective: to describe the applications of dental microabrasion as a therapeutic within the paradigm of minimally invasive dentistry. Methodology: this was a systematic review that included eight investigations published between 2017 and 2022. Results and conclusions: microabrasion is indicated for the resolution of cases where aesthetics is compromised due to chromatic changes of the dental surface. That is why it is used to reduce the size of white spot lesions and for the aesthetic management of dental fluorosis with a high level of acceptance by patients and absence of dental sensitivity. This technique should produce negligible loss of enamel, without damage to the pulp or periodontal tissues, and satisfactory and permanent results in a short clinical time without discomfort to the patient. A rubber cup attached to the rotary chuck should be used for precise application of the compound to the enamel surface. This eliminates splashing of the compound and makes the procedure safer, easier, and faster.