title: Preventive restorative dentistry.
abstract: Greater use of conservative tooth restorations is advocated to encourage optimum tooth strength and restoration longevity. Improvements in tooth preparation instruments, and restorative materials, accompanied by use of magnification and meticulous care, afford optimum patient care for minimally sized carious lesions.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003775:Dental Polishing; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants