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The material science of minimally invasive esthetic restorations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18795638     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The term esthetic dentistry usually conjures up mental images of porcelain crowns and veneers. To some dentists, the term minimally invasive dentistry evokes thoughts of observing early lesions, and postponing treatment until lesions are closer to the pulp. (The World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry defines minimally invasive dentistry as those techniques which respect health, function, and esthetics of oral tissue by preventing disease from occurring, or intercepting its progress with minimal tissue loss.) It would seem these two niches within dentistry are on opposite ends of the spectrum; however, composite resin and glass ionomer restorative materials unite these two ideologies. Understanding the limitations, benefits, and science behind each material allows clinicians to produce highly esthetic restorations that can resist future decay, internally remineralize the tooth, and help protect adjacent teeth from cariogenic attack.
Authors:
Brian B Nový; Cameron E Fuller
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1548-8578     ISO Abbreviation:  Compend Contin Educ Dent     Publication Date:    2008 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-09-17     Completed Date:  2008-12-02     Revised Date:  2011-11-02    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9600713     Medline TA:  Compend Contin Educ Dent     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  338-46; quiz 347     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, California, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Composite Resins / therapeutic use*
Dental Bonding / methods*
Dental Caries / therapy*
Dental Cavity Preparation / methods
Dental Marginal Adaptation
Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
Dentin-Bonding Agents / therapeutic use
Esthetics, Dental*
Glass Ionomer Cements / therapeutic use*
Humans
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Composite Resins; 0/Dentin-Bonding Agents; 0/Glass Ionomer Cements

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