Koertge T E
Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Compend Contin Educ Dent Suppl. 1997;18(21):S33-8; quiz S47.
Dental staining, while always a significant problem, has become more important in recent years with the introduction and increased use of chlorhexidine-based mouthrinses. Not only do these rinses themselves cause staining, they also enhance staining from other sources, such as diet or tobacco use. An understanding of the etiologies of dental stains will help today's practitioners become more effective in managing dental stains in their practices. Important strategies for managing stain are patient education about the causes of staining, careful consideration of product recommendations for home use, and routine office visits for prophylaxis. Ideal products for patient use are those with effective stain-removal properties and low abrasivity, which minimizes tooth wear.
牙齿染色一直是个重大问题，近年来随着含氯己定漱口水的推出和使用增加，这一问题变得更加突出。这些漱口水不仅本身会导致染色，还会加重其他来源的染色，如饮食或吸烟。了解牙齿染色的病因将有助于当今的从业者在实践中更有效地处理牙齿染色问题。处理染色的重要策略包括对患者进行染色原因的教育、仔细考虑家用产品推荐以及定期到诊所进行预防。适合患者使用的理想产品是那些具有有效去除污渍特性且低磨蚀性的产品，这样可以将牙齿磨损降至最低。
