Bonding to Fluorosed Teeth: A Review of the Literature

Cureus. 2024 Mar 24;16(3):e56830. doi: 10.7759/cureus.56830. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Excessive fluoride availability during tooth formation can cause structural alterations in enamel and dentin. These alterations may negatively impact the adhesion of various dental materials to teeth with dental fluorosis. The aim of this review of literature is to identify updates in bonding to fluorosed teeth and summarize relevant recommendations. Findings from the available literature suggest that bonding procedures may be carried out reliably on most fluorosed teeth with consideration to the severity of fluorosis and the employment of additional bond-enhancing measures for the severely involved teeth.

Keywords: adhesion; bonding; dentin; enamel; fluorosis.

Publication types

  • Review