Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Dentistry; A Narrative Review of the Literature
Mohammad Alqara, Alaa Alqara, Abdullah AlKhathlan
Abstract
The ideal way to describe minimal invasive dentistry is to treat caries using a biological strategy as opposed to a conventional (surgical) operational dentistry strategy. In cases when surgical dentistry is necessary, treatment is now done as conservatively as possible, causing the least amount of damage to the tooth's structure. This novel method of managing carious lesions shifts the focus from identifying the lesions as cavities (and a recurring cycle of restorations) to identifying the
Topics & Concepts
Narrative reviewNarrativeDentistryMedicineArtIntensive care medicineLiteratureDental Research and COVID-19Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesDental materials and restorations