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Preservative Dentistry Is Therefore Based On A Refined Model of Care
Preservative Dentistry Is Therefore Based On A Refined Model of Care
consisting of :
is obviously maximally
interventionist.
A recent policy document produced for the World Dental Federation
suggested that there are 4 basic principles that must be applied to fulfill the
description of minimal intervention dentistry :
1 Control the disease through reduction of cariogenic flora.
2 Remineralize early lesions.
3 Perform minimal intervention surgical procedures as required.
4 Repair, rather than replace, defective restorations.
Evaluate
Control Disease
Prevent
Remineralize
Maximize remineralizing
potential of oral
environment.
Disrupt demineralization
cycles.
Remineralize white spot
lesions
Educate and motivate
patient.
Repair damage
Minimal
Invasion
1
2
3
2
3
4
5
Biomimetic
material
Maintain integrity
of tooth, both
biologic and
physical.
Use biomimetic
material
Remineralize
affected dentin
Eliminate
cavitation
Maintain seal