title: Minimal intervention dentistry (MI) for South Africa.
abstract: The intention of Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MI) is to preserve as much tooth tissue as possible and to offer less threatening care to fearful patients. MI is based on a new understanding of cariology and the therapeutic value of biomimetic materials such as Glass lonomers. It has particular relevance to a new caries classification and employs treatment concepts such as selective caries removal and sealed restorations. The MI approach is appropriate for the vast majority of the population in South Africa; it addresses the public fear of dental treatment. It can be an effective private practice builder and is thus applicable to private and public services.
authors.affiliation: Division of Public Oral Health, University of the Witwatersrand Medical School, 7 York Rd, 2193 Parktown, Johannesburg.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mickenautsch
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rudolph
mesh_terms: D040761:Biomimetic Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013019:South Africa
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials