title: Minimal intervention dentistry II: part 1. Contribution of the operating microscope to dentistry.
abstract: The different aspects of treatment of periodontal disease and mucogingival defects all require an accurate diagnosis in addition to good control and precision during therapeutic procedures. Magnification aids and microsurgery, combined with minimally invasive techniques, can best meet these requirements. The suitability of treatment, the healing time, pain levels and postoperative scarring are all improved and the patient benefits.
authors: College of Dentistry, University of Montreal, Canada.
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Sitbon
authors: College of Dentistry, University Chulalongkorn, Bangkok, Thailand.
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Attathom
authors: College of Dentistry, University of Montreal, Canada.
authors: A J
authors: AJ
authors: St-Georges
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy / Q000266:history*; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation*