title: A new dimension to conservative dentistry: Air abrasion.
abstract: Air abrasion dentistry has evolved over a period of time from a new concept of an alternative means of cavity preparation to an essential means of providing a truly conservative preparation for preservation of a maximal sound tooth structure. The development of bonded restorations in combination with air abrasion dentistry provides a truly minimal intervention dentistry. This article reviews the development of air abrasion, its clinical uses, and the essential accessories required for its use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Vivek S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Hegde
authors.forename: Roheet A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Khatavkar