Sprache: EnglischCroll, Theodore P. / Killian, Constance M. / Miller, Arthur S.A new material to be used in the procedure of enamel microabrasion has been recently introduced. Because the compound contains hydrochloric acid, the manufacturer recommends many safety precautions, especially use of tile rubber dam. This case report documents the effect of the enamel microabrasion compound on the gingiva of one human subject and verifies the need for careful handling of the material.