Minimally invasive dentistry.

Benefits in cost and reduced discomfort of new techniques of minimally invasive cavity treatment.

The concept of minimally invasive dentistry is appealing to more and more dentists. Patients share this enthusiasm. Three basic principles underlie minimally invasive dentistry: prevention of dental caries, less intrusive treatment for early lesions, and conservation of tissue when deeper lesions are restored. Together, these principles improve patient well-being by

Minimally invasive dentistry and its impact on esthetic restorative dentistry.

One of the goals of dentistry is to develop new approaches in restorative dentistry that will reduce the amount of tooth removal during treatment. With advances in material science and restorative techniques, we are able to attain these ideals and recreate nature with minimal removal of tooth structure. The latest developments in minimally invasive dentistry (MID) and its impact on esthetic res...

Minimally invasive dentistry.

Minimally invasive dentistry.

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Minimally invasive dentistry: paradigm shifts in preparation design.

While the concept of minimally invasive dentistry has long been considered a rational, viable approach to restorative care, preparation design, material science, and long-term evidentiary support have only recently begun to provide the foundation necessary to support such treatment in the everyday practice. This article reviews the fundamental paradigm shift evidenced in contemporary prosthodon...

Editorial: Primum Nihil Nocere - A Basic Principle in Adhesive Dentistry.

Primum nihil nocere is Latin for “primarily do not harm” and is fundamental in every medical discipline. This is true for all kinds of surgery and invasive measures in the human body; however, it is especially applicable in operative dentistry. Have you ever thought about what the main benefit of modern adhesive dentistry really is? It is commonly thought to lie in improved esthetics. Both of u...