Minimally invasive operative care. II. Contemporary techniques and materials: an overview.
CONCLUSIONS
Restorative dentistry has experienced a shift from the mainly reparative dentistry of the 20th century towards a minimal intervention approach. Contemporary operative treatment incorporates the MI philosophy in cavity design. Currently available techniques to pursue minimally invasive restorative treatments are highlighted. Characteristics of adhesive materials that facilitate minimally invasive operative care are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
When operative intervention is the designated treatment for initial caries, currently available operative techniques and contemporary materials warrant a minimally invasive approach. Minimal intervention applied to the operative field keeps the options open for long-term preservation of the restored tooth.
Peters
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MC
Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, 1011 N. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078, USA. mcpete@umich.edu
McLean
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ME
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000473:pathology; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003764:Dental Materials