Fluorescence And Dentistry

Abstract: In natural dentitions, fluorescence is a function of organic components of the enamel and mostly the dentin part, while in dental restorative materials (composite, ceramic, acrylic); fluorescence is a function of the illuminants or fluorescent materials that mostly are rare earth elements like: europium, cerium and ytterbium oxides, these fluorescent additives incorporated in the composite materials to increase the esthetic qualities of dental restorations. As a result, the dental materials used by the dentist had to fluoresce at different light sources (daylight or fluorescent lamp light) in a manner similar to that of natural dentitions otherwise dental restorations will appear dull, non-vital and easy to point out from the natural teeth structure