title: Opportunities for practicing non-invasive dentistry during the process of routine crown preparation.
abstract: Minimally invasive dentistry involves the philosophy of sacrificing minimal normal tissue to preserve a maximal natural tooth volume. Preparing a tooth for a crown exposes the adjacent proximal surfaces; these can be inspected carefully to determine a need for minimally invasive repair. Small, cavitated lesions can be identified and resolved in an early stage of disease.
authors: John Juel
authors: JJ
authors: Christensen
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid / Q000473:pathology; D003188:Composite Resins; D003442:Crowns; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003764:Dental Materials; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology; D019279:Resin Cements; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D019279:Resin Cements