title: From extension for prevention to prevention of extension: (minimal intervention dentistry).
abstract: Minimal intervention techniques cause less destruction of tooth substance than conventional techniques, with reduced risk of tooth fracture and pulpal problems. This article describes conventional cavity designs and discusses currently available minimal intervention techniques.
authors.affiliation: University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003814:Dentistry, Operative / Q000639:trends*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D003723:Dental Amalgam