title: What has happened to conservative tooth restorations?
abstract: There is an obvious tendency in dental practice to place more full crowns than may be necessary. This article has discussed some of the reasons for this increased use of full crowns, and for a reduction in the use of full crowns. I have supported the desirability of placing more conservative restorations, and I have discussed the financial and longevity implications offered by more conservative restorative dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, 3707 N. Canyon Road, Suite 3D, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: Gordon J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns / Q000191:economics; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification* / Q000191:economics; D005250:Fees, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D007754:Laboratories, Dental; D019239:Practice Patterns, Dentists'; D013997:Time Factors; D019246:Tooth Preparation