Seminars in Orthodontics
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 220-225 , September 2008

Potential Remineralization of Postorthodontic Demineralized Enamel and the Use of Enamel Microabrasion and Bleaching for Esthetics

  • Kevin J. Donly

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Kevin J. Donly, DDS, MS, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900. Phone: (210) 567-3535; Fax: (210) 567-3526
    • ,
  • Issa S. Sasa

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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doi: 10.1053/j.sodo.2008.03.007

Seminars in Orthodontics
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 220-225 , September 2008

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