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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 131, No suppl_1, 13S-19S.
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JADA Continuing Education

RATIONALE AND TREATMENT APPROACH IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE DENTISTRY



JOEL M. WHITE, D.D.S., M.S. and W. STEPHAN EAKLE, D.D.S.

Background. Current methods of detecting caries, especially fissure caries, are inaccurate, causing some caries to go undetected until it has reached more advanced stages. Minimally invasive dentistry is a philosophy in which the goal of intervention to conserve healthy tooth structure. The authors review the rationale and role of air abrasion in successful practice in the 21st century that includes the philosophy of minimal intervention.

Clinical Implications. This objective encompasses a range of clinical procedures that includes assessment of caries risk to reinforce patient self-help, early detection of the disease before lesion cavitation to fortify the oral environment, restoration of fissure caries with maximum retention of sound tooth structure and sealant placement in unaffected areas. This conservative approach minimizes the restoration/re-restoration cycle, thus benefiting the patient over a lifetime.




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