title: Current thinking in the treatment of the minimal pit and fissure lesion.
abstract: Cavity preparation techniques changed little for the first fifty years of this century: now, three factors--changing thinking on cavity preparation, successful preventive techniques and the introduction of composites with improved wear characteristics, have combined to bring a new philosophy to the treatment of the minimal occlusal carious lesion.
authors: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Manchester Dental Hospital.
authors: F J
authors: FJ
authors: Burke
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003750:Dental Fissures / Q000628:therapy*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants