title: Trends in indirect dentistry: 1. Case selection.
abstract: Indirect restorations can provide a conservative, functional and aesthetic method for managing a patient's dentition. These restorations, however, are only as good as the environment in which they are placed. Many restorations, though technically satisfactory, may fail because assessment and subsequent treatment planning has been unsatisfactory. This article presents a philosophy of case selection mindful of factors related to the patient, operator and oral environment. The wrong treatment, however skilfully executed, may invite failure.
authors.affiliation: Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital.
authors.forename: Geoff
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bateman
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tomson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D018579:Patient Selection; D017748:Time Management