SUMMARY
The presented article is intended as a methodological and clinically useful source of information for practicing dentists by systematizing the pathogenesis, clinical classification, and modern aesthetic treatment strategies of tetracycline-induced tooth discoloration based on the scientific literature. We hope that this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the topic and the implementation of rational treatment approaches. Keywords: tetracycline-stained teeth, tooth discoloration, esthetic dentistry, veneers, minimally invasive treatment REFERENCES
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