MeSH definition : Mechanical removal of a small amount of tooth structure (not more than a few tenths
of a millimeter in depth) to eliminate superficial enamel discoloration defects not
successfully removed by bleaching techniques. A common abrasive is a mixture of pumice
and hydrochloric acid.;
Mechanical removal of a small amount of tooth structure (not more than a few tenths
of a millimeter in depth) to eliminate superficial enamel discoloration defects not
successfully removed by bleaching techniques. A common abrasive is a mixture of pumice
and hydrochloric acid.
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