Definition: Any change in the hue, color, or translucency of a tooth due to any cause. Restorative filling materials, drugs (both topical and systemic), pulpal necrosis, or hemorrhage may be responsible. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p253)
external staining or staining within pulp; from any cause; coord IM with cause if pertinent (IM or NIM); do not confuse with FLUOROSIS, DENTAL (occurring during tooth calcification)
See AlsoEnamel Microabrasion; Tooth Bleaching
Other names Tooth Discolorations; Discolorations, Tooth; Discoloration, Tooth
